One never knows what’s around the corner
What lies ahead
You thought you knew
Confident
In your laid back life with God
Duck!
Into the now
Because life
Facebook-and physics
is gathering speed
and it’s all
Coming at You
Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Category: July 2013
Lucky 3X’s
Last year, Sept 9th, courtesy of Hurricane Leslie, we had waves here on Amelia. I had surfed earlier in the day and was just cruising the beach. I had my camera in the car, so I headed to a spot I thought might be working. I could hear an announcer over a loud-speaker. There was a contest going on. It was an ESA event, along with what is called the King of the Peak, challenge.
What Seneca, a philosopher, once said, ” Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” I stepped out of my car, and went to work. I have hundreds of pictures from that day. Continue reading Lucky 3X’s
Surf 101
I’ve just spent five weeks of my life, in the hot sun, every morning, capturing the moments of children, on their summer vacations, learning to surf.
Chris Igou ~ The Boss
Kids from the first week. They didn’t really like getting their picture taken, but I’m glad I got this shot. I think this could be a poster for a Disney Surf Movie. Continue reading Surf 101
Stoke!
The word stoke has a surf connotation.
However, my first recollection of its use was to fuel a fire; whether to give the burning wood air, to keep the flame ablaze, or throwing on another log. Stoke meant expending energy to keep things going. In this case, fire.
Pre-Columbia, our island’s first known inhabitants were the Timicuan Indians. In the above picture, you see the fire tenders, in the center of the compound. Their job was imperative, as the fire was necessary for their survival.
In the forefront, a dugout canoe is being hand crafted. Being on the water, was another essential part of life.
On Amelia, many years have passed, since the Indians walked their paths, to the sea.
But the trail has not been left cold. Continue reading Stoke!
Fish Eye Farm 