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Gulfweed, Tidal Pools, and a Lost Tern
We’ve had east winds the past five days, light in the morning, then building to 15 to 20 in late afternoon, resulting in copious amounts of Gulfweed, (Sargasso) blown in from the Gulf Stream. Much of it gets left in … Continue reading
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The Beach Fashionista
We have arrived at an annual fashion milestone here at the little hacienda, that being the wearing of swim trunks the entire day. Actually, we probably reached this state more than a week ago, but somnolence being what it is, … Continue reading
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Hiatus Interruptus
We interrupt this hiatus to offer the following sunrise and subsequent morning. Read on. There was something special about this morning on Skinny Island. The sunrise was spectacular, but was more participant than cause, a piece of the mosaic of … Continue reading
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Summer Hiatus
The Skinny Island Post is on summer hiatus, as we try to write something else.
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A Feral of Few Words
A note accompanying these poems left under a shell on the front deck simply read, “Sometimes, Less is More.” Living Here Looking at his feet an old man mutters down the sidewalk along the coast road. Living here, we grow … Continue reading
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Caught Napping
It is a rare day indeed that we do not partake of a mid-day nap here in the little hacienda on Skinny Island. We find it a necessity for well-being, as well as a small contribution in the continuance of … Continue reading
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False Crawls and Final Shuttles
Two turtle nests to the north of us, but nothing out front or all the way south to the lifeguard station. Did see evidence of two False Crawls on early walk this morning. A false crawl is when the turtle … Continue reading
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Good Company, Good Food, Good Surf
Truly summer weather now, hot and humid, with stunning blue skies, just the way we like it. Perfect beach weather. We are fortunate to have as our guest for a few days, all the way from Portland, a Librarian of … Continue reading
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Egrets, Starfish, and Summer Squash
Love to see this in the morning. A Great Egret (Common Egret) stalking small fish in the shallows. This one took off when I asked him to pose. They are never on the beach in great numbers, but we see … Continue reading
Sea Snails, Sand Dollars, and Ukuleles
Pretty hot here on Skinny Island today until a nice sea breeze kicked in around mid-day. Substantial humidity accompanying. Not complaining, mind you, just reporting. We’re thinking summer weather is officially here. Slow start to turtle season. I spoke with … Continue reading
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