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On my walk along the beach each morning, I marvel at the different styles of the water. Some days, the tide tip-toes to the edge. Other mornings, the sea hurls its frothy water at me. But [...]

One by one, my friend Wendy rescued the shell family from the shallow water and brought them to my hands for safekeeping. Ocean Whisper: When I am given an opportunity to extend my hand to a [...]

Charlotte enjoyed her 7th birthday today. Fireworks, hotdogs, a parade and cupcakes with miniature flags joined her.   Ocean Whisper: When another year, another layer of life, surfaces, it [...]

I see the shine. I am attracted to it. Then I examine it more closely. Ocean Whisper: Just because it shines does not mean it is valuable; a slick veneer chips and fades with time.

Dreams are the day’s leftovers. Their hushed voices speak volumes. Ocean Whisper: The razor clam sliced through the confusion of last night’s dreams.

Shell number two appeared in the wet sand without its mate. It reminded me of the sadness of separation. Bonds can break, but love endures.             Ocean Whisper :  Separated from its [...]

Here is the first Daily Shell from the shoreline of Ocean City, NJ. Firsts are special. Our lives have a collection of firsts. We remember firsts forever.                   Ocean Whisper: [...]

I recently read about a form of eco-therapy practiced in Japan called Shinrin Yoku.   Literally, this Japanese name describes the ritual of “taking in the forest atmosphere”. The [...]

“Be Prepared…the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise.” [...]