Slipping the laptop under my arm, beach towel over the other. New Eddie Bauer swim suit neatly folded in the bag and beach chair waiting patiently on the porch. My ride arrives tonight. Mira and Marion driving all the way from Buffalo. They will pick me up and whisk me away to Wendy's cottage by the New Jersey Shore for a few days of fun in the sun: walks by the water, smelling the salty air, a glass of wine in our beach chairs at sunset. Wendy reports that right now it is fresh corn and tomato season in New Jersey, and that the weather will be hot.
I feel as excited as a young child the night before her birthday. My feet long to soak in the briny waters, body aches for waves to slurp and cuddle every nook and cranny, and my soul craves the comfort and support of old friends.
I'll be thinking of all of you ... from time to time ...
The last hurrah before the great work begins!
Cape May is the oldest resort in America and I love it.
Posted by: Paul | July 27, 2007 at 11:02 PM
South Jersey used to have the best corn and tomatoes -- I hope they still do. White corn was a specialty. The nickname "the Garden State" was entirely accurate once upon a time. Have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Richard Lawrence Cohen | July 25, 2007 at 08:12 PM
I love the Jersey Shore, particularly the Cape May area with all the neat B&Bs, good seafood restaurants, and nice(most of the time) beaches. When I lived in Pittsburgh, we would go there most every year. Enjoy the R&R!
Posted by: Winston | July 25, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Hi Rhea!
And a great State it is! Remember, I work there - at Rider U. Yes, my son was featured in the Brookline Tab! I was so proud. Still am:
http://www.townonline.com/brookline/homepage/x980631453
Thanks for reading it!
Posted by: tamarika | July 24, 2007 at 09:44 AM
That's my home state! By the way, was your son featured in the Brookline Tab? If so, I read the story.
Posted by: Rhea | July 24, 2007 at 09:34 AM