Words of Worth

“Your Umbrella is Not a Kite or a Weapon”

Beach season has officially begun as of Memorial Day in the U.S., and along with its opening comes expert suggestions as to proper beach etiquette. We may not think that open, natural spaces of beauty require stated manners, like having high tea with the Royal Family might. But etiquette experts suggest that following certain guidelines can ensure a pleasant beach experience for yourself and those around you. Rules such as:

1.Respect other beachgoers by keeping noise levels at a reasonable volume
2….

Mud Puddles or Sand Castles?

C.S. Lewis once told a story about a little boy who wanted to go on “making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea.” I can picture a contented little boy playing with his trucks in a mud puddle when along comes his father offering to take his son to the beach and the ocean where sand and water are abundant to make fantastic mud pies. However, to get to the beach would require enduring a loooong ride to…