Sometimes you just need to get away, even for a day. You need to go somewhere that will take your troubles away, even if it's only for a few short hours. For us, it's the beach. The sound of the ocean, the feel of the sand beneath your feet, and the smell of the salt water does it all.
Spring Lake is New Jersey Strong
There is a strong parallel between the resilience of the New Jersey shore residents and their ongoing strength that gives us strength. Seeing their fortitude renews our own.
Rebuilding the Pavillion
Rebuilding the showers
Rebuilding the stairs and ramp
The beauty is intoxicating.
It helps put smiles back on the faces of two people spending a lovely day together.
The quaint downtown was the perfect place for lunch outdoors, and a chance to browse some charming shops.
I loved the jewelry in this window
You, too, can have this painting of Rodney Dangerfield hanging over your fireplace!
Lovely painting of "Caddyshack" - don't you think??
To make our day complete, the radio played the perfect Jersey song for our ride home: The Boss
You and I feel the same about the ocean and beach. There is nothing more restorative than lying on the sand and watching the seagulls fly over the waves. So glad you went on such a beautiful September day.
So glad you got away to refresh and re-energize. And to such a lovely spot. I adore the silhouette photo. Cheers to keeping the feeling of the day in your heart and mind to get you through the week.
What a lovely day!
I'm glad you had such a lovely day.... and it wasn't burning.
Looks like a PERFECT day. We miss the ocean regularly around here! You are right...there is just something about the ocean and the sand that speaks to us through it's beauty! Oh yeah....so did you pick up that *awesome* Rodney Dangerfield painting??? I mean it's just so perfect HOW will you choose WHO to give it to as a gift!!??
During very stressful times, it can seem like you're too far down the road to cycle back to the simple things that will charge the spirit. And then, isn't it astonishing how what you see, hear, smell and taste is all it takes to find that energy. You deserve such a break, I'm glad you took it.
Love your pics. And gotta have me some Bruce! I'm a big fan. I've seen him in concert three times--and I have his autograph!
There is something magical about escaping to the beach or the countryside! I always find that I can just "breathe" and be me. I wish I could either bottle up that feeling for later or just move to either setting. Also, thanks for starting my day off with a bit of Bruce Springsteen .... got "Glory Days" playing in the background of my mind 🙂