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Thankful for the Beach

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Thankful For the Beach

 

From the moment we moved to Delray Beach 30 years ago I was in love with the beach. It wasn’t my first experience with the beach since I am from Houston and we went to the beach often when I was growing up.

However, there are the Texas beaches, and then there are FLORIDA beaches!

 

delray beach

The beach is my source of energy before I start the day. It is ever changing-like a lake on some days and rough and choppy on others.

 

delray beach after a storm

 

 

You never know who or what you’ll see.

 

delray beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve been told the sea and sands on the beach have healing powers, and perhaps they do. When I am on the beach, it seems easier to breathe, as if my lungs want to take in every bit of the salt air.

And so during this season when we count our blessings, I am grateful and thankful that I have the beaches here in Delray.

 

delray beach



To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.  Jeanne Moreau

 

 

Have a weekend at your own peaceful place!

 

 

 

delray beach



This is an entry in Debbie Reynolds ’ 12 Days of ThanksGiving 2017 -ActiveRain Challenge.

 

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Comments (33)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We love our life, but you and Ron and Alexandra make me long for the beach at time. Lol. D 

Nov 18, 2017 11:46 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Kathy Streib - I have always been in love with the beach. I spent most of my beach time in Hawaii and California but like you, I lived in Houston and visited Florida a few times. There is a special energy that comes from the combination of salt air, churning water and warm sand. 

Nov 18, 2017 01:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hey Kathy -every time I read your beach posts I get the feeling I want to move there! I love the beach and the idea of starting my day with a walk on the beach is heavenly. Bliss!

Nov 18, 2017 01:40 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The beach is a blessing to be grateful for, Kathy!  I haven't made it to the ocean this year.  And, I miss it!

Nov 18, 2017 01:53 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I too love the Florida beaches I have lots of happy memories there. Enjoy your weekend I hope you get a chance to visit the beach.

Nov 18, 2017 02:11 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila Anderson I'm happy just to drive by it. 

Wayne Martin will have to wait for later this week and can't wait. 

Donald Urschalitz What a good life guard!!!!  

Nov 18, 2017 03:38 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro and I would be there making sure you had an umbrella over you. 

Joe Pryor I need to head to his post!

Sharon Lee Hope you get to see it soon!

Nov 18, 2017 03:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Brian England I never take it for granted.

Gita Bantwal I wish you could get back to it. 

Roy Kelley totally understand. Hope that you and Dolores will make a trip to the beach soon. 

Nov 18, 2017 03:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Me too Liz and Bill Spear when I was a little kid I would roll down the window to smell the ocean as we approached it. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I will often write a post in my head while I'm walking on the beach. 

 

Nov 18, 2017 03:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Beth Atalay when we lived in Orlando, we would drive east to the beach from there. Not as close but still the beach. 

Michael Jacobs California beaches?  Surely you jest. 

 

 

Nov 18, 2017 03:58 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD I understand what you mean. When I see a cabin in the woods or some of the photos I see from members here, it seems like a nice change. 

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® you do have to admit that there is a huge difference between the beaches in Galveston and Florida. 

Nov 18, 2017 04:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS,CRB  And yet when I see the beautiful desert photos, I can see why people love it there. 

Myrl Jeffcoat you need to schedule a beach trip. 

Pat Champion My sister-in-law loves the antiques at Mount Dora. 

 

Nov 18, 2017 04:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you are blessed to be in a state where you can enjoy the beach several months of the year.  Good to hear that you take advantage of it.

Nov 18, 2017 04:57 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathy, the beach is so relaing; but to me... this mountain mama needs her mountains :) 

Nov 18, 2017 08:46 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

To people who LOVE the water....nothing else will do.....and our  Lake Country

has plenty to offer  everyone.

Nov 19, 2017 03:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, you are very lucky to have a wonderful beach to enjoy whenever you desire!  

Nov 19, 2017 07:39 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Kathy,

 I do love the beach and am grateful for all God has given us, the beauty around us!

Nov 19, 2017 11:56 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Although our beaches are beautiful, in season, that season is far too short. Our water is also very cold. You really have something there to be very thankful for!

Nov 19, 2017 02:39 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy

Oh, I SO identify with your sentiments about the beach. I love being near the beach and spending as much time on it or at least driving by it as I can...it's never quite enough. SO different from the experience back in New England with the weather, although we still enjoyed winter walks when it wasn't snowing.

Jeff

Nov 19, 2017 03:37 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My vote is for Florida beaches as the best in the country. It wonderful that you get to live close and enjoy them often.

Nov 26, 2017 06:08 PM