Jersey Shore Christmastime

This holiday week is full of celebrations.

Family and friends come together to
reminisce the past,
 share in joys of the present
 and anticipate the future.

I am especially thinking of  time spent
'down the (Jersey) shore'
at holiday time.

Although we now live on a different coast and the sand and surf are available most days of the year, I am ever drawn to being
 'down the shore' rather than 'at the beach'.

Thinking of everyone at this time who have been affected in recent weeks and months by forces of nature and beyond.
May all who have suffered find
 comfort, peace and blessings.