Slow Living in Annisquam Part 1: October – December In the 6 years that we have lived this slow living “Slomad” lifestyle (= slow nomad), we have stayed in some pretty cool places. One of those was Annisquam, where we spent one of our first winters on Cape Ann. To be honest, I wasn’t crazy
Travel
Fall Afternoons at Wingaersheek Beach
Wingaersheek is a beautiful little beach at the end of a long, winding country road in Gloucester, Massachusetts. We actually don’t go over there a whole lot, it feels like such a long drive, but whenever we do, we love it! And it’s a pretty drive – the road goes past small farms, cute New
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Coastal Living
Piping Plovers at Good Harbor Beach
I’m posting this on World Migratory Bird Day, and National Endangered Species Day is less than a week away, so I thought it would be a perfect time to shine the light on one of my favorite birds: The Piping Plovers. I look forward to their arrival every spring, and it might be the same
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Photography
California Dreaming: Refreshed, Brand New & Featured by Marnie Oursler!
My “California Dreaming” lifeguard tower print is featured by Marnie Oursler! Have you ever watched the show Big Beach Builds on DIY Network? It features gorgeous beach houses in Bethany Beach, Delaware, restored or built from scratch by the super talented Marnie Oursler. I have long been a huge fan of both her work and
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Photography
Happiness on Paper & Ocean Print Sale
Happy World Oceans Day & New Ocean Print! This is “Sunstars” – brand new in the Ocean prints collection. Few things fill me with more joy than seeing sunshine glittering on water and this is one of my favorite mood boosting images. ☺ In celebration of this special day, all ocean prints are on sale
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Photography
Morning Meditation
Morning meditation by the ocean. Do you meditate? I tried it so many times and so many ways I lost count – standing up, lying down, sitting, walking, eyes closed, eyes open, guided, self-directed, morning meditation, evening meditations – you name it. But for one reason or another, none of the methods worked for me
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The Story Behind the Image
Spring Fling: A Visit From South America (it’s not what you think!)
A fling of Sandpipers! What do you like most about the coast? One of the many things I love about living here is getting to observe and be part of the changes every season brings. From warm summer days when everyone is on the beach, to chilly fall mornings when you have it all to