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Island Magic
I have been out of the blog-o-sphere for a while. Needing some time to regroup. Trying to find some direction…not a new thing for me. I think back. I reflect on an amazing trip to Oahu in May. More than a mere vacation. A journey that changed me. A voyage to a magical place. So as…
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The Frog House: The Surf Shop With Heart
Do you think it is reasonable to use the vibe of a surf shop as a model for how to treat people? I am going to assert that not only is it reasonable, it is essential. The Frog House Surf Shop in Newport Beach, California has been helping surfers of all ages and skill levels…
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The Importance Of Being Alone
The connections I have made through surfing have been amazing. Most days, surfing is a community activity for me. I have always surfed with friends, unless circumstances and desperation for waves forced me to go alone. The conversations, the laughs, and the stoke shared with others somehow just makes life on the sand seem a…
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Are You Missing Out On The Gems Of Life?
Last week my 19-year-old son and his friend dragged themselves out of bed at 6:45 a.m. to come surf with me. Those of you with teenagers understand the magnitude of this feat. There are few things I adore more than being in the ocean with my children. To watch them surf, for them to share…
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A Year In Wednesdays
Well, we did it. This past Wednesday was Wednesday #52. Hard to believe. Has it really been a year? This day marks the end of our challenge. The completion of our goal to surf every Wednesday for a year. This goal that has been driving us the past 52 weeks. When I woke up Wednesday…
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Surfing, Fear, and Jury Duty
Two weeks ago I was called for jury duty. The morning I was to report, I packed my new book and was resigned to the idea of spending my day in a courthouse. From previous experiences, I was anticipating a lot of waiting. Long story short, by lunchtime I was on a jury. We were…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Surfing Selfie
The “Selfie”-one part memory maker one part narcissism. Always with the potential for hilarity. My 15 year old daughter has perfected the art of the selfie. I hope I did her proud. Salty Kisses, K http://wahinewednesdays.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/weekly-photo-challenge-selfie/
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A Large Swell Shakes ‘Mayberry By The Sea’ To Life
Large scale surf in the Pacific was in the news last week. Specifically at Jaws on Maui, Hi., and at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, Ca. Anyone who surfs knows of Jaws and Mavericks. More than likely, some people that DON’T surf have heard of these monstrous breaks as well. These famous breaks are frequented…
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Joy Is Found In The Sea
It is no secret I have been wrestling with the impending completion of our Wahine Wednesday goal. The achievement of surfing every Wednesday for a year which is quickly approaching. I have been questioning whether or not to continue beyond the 52 weeks and if we do, what that might look like. At times, I…
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Learning To Love The Ride Of Life
Life is full of firsts. First steps. First loves. First jobs. And lasts. Last days. Last words. Last breaths. And in between is life. Life that is full of transitions. Transitions that begin with firsts and end with lasts. I feel like I am drowning in the rip currents of transitions these days. So many…