Aug 23, 2012 | nature & awe
On the edge of the ocean at Ocracoke I stood. The surf crashing. Me, still. This little guy (on the other hand) had lots to do. And so he scampered here and there up and back hither and yon chasing the relentless tide. Then he surprised me plopping right on the sand,...
Aug 14, 2012 | god & grace
After years imagining what I would find there, I finally made my way to Ocracoke. I wish for you the grace and peace of that wild, beautiful beach.
Aug 8, 2012 | nature & awe
You know this already. I’m staring down the start of Eliza’s sophomore year of college, and, more specifically, her leaving after a glorious three months of summer. And so for the next 10 days, as long as it includes me, I’m there, whatever she wants...
Aug 7, 2012 | god & grace
“It’s a big one,” he said, and I knew just what he meant, feeling the weight in my bones. And then at 11:30 I was there on the beach, staring at the ocean. A million miles away. Lathered in a ridiculous amount of suntan lotion. My feet in the sand,...
