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Breast Cancer Awareness: It’s About Showing Up
Yesterday, I hosted a breast cancer awareness open house. Breast cancer is a cause that is close to my heart and I wanted a chance to bring people together, talk about breast cancer, and hopefully raise a little money in the process. It was a relatively simple way to get women thinking about their…
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Just Say Yes
I am a firm believer in saying YES! Yes Man with Jim Carrey is one of my favorite movies. If you haven’t seen it I recommend it highly. The premise is about a guy who lives a stagnant life. Never reaching out and grabbing opportunities for joy that come his way. Then, he forms a…
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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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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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Weekly Photo Challenge:Layers
Elemental layers of a Southern California sunset in November. Water Earth Fire Air One set upon the other K http://wahinewednesdays.wordpress.com/2013/11/15/weekly-photo-challenge-layers/
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Joy Through Pain
The day before yesterday was the 2nd anniversary of the deadly shooting at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach where 8 people had their lives senselessly taken from them. Seal Beach of all places. The sleepy little surf town that has been my home and safe haven for 16 years. October 12, 2011 was a…
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“Commitment is inherent in any genuinely loving relationship.” M. Scott Peck
This past Wahine Wednesday was one of those days…and we’ve had many, where if it were not for the commitment to surf EVERY Wednesday for a year, we would not have gotten in the water. This past Wednesday was winter!! Where just a day before had been summer. Tuesday was a sunny, warm, cloudless, wind…