Here is a post from way back near 2000. It appears on my "Original blog" but that is just a reproduction of the original form and the dates are not accurate.
For Today: "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." Lev 19:18
T.here is a boardwalk nearby that is really just a neighborhood sidewalk.
There are no amusements, just homes.
Summer homes and year round homes come right to its edge.
The bay opens wide before it and laps the white sandy beach.
You can see the little Victorian town on the other side, and the lights of the Barnegat Bay Bridge in the distance leaving trails of light in the waves on the open bay.
They call the bridge the "String of Pearls" .
It was mentioned in the song My Eyes Adored You by the Four Seasons.:
because of the peace and the calm there.
You can see into some of the homes as you go by, and its not unusual for the owners to wave a friendly "Hi" as you go by.
It was raining tonight but, it was a good night for a nice walk along the boards. Its another world to see the lights on the water and hear the gentle tapping of the rain on it too.
I passed by homes warmly lit. People sitting around tables talking, others entertaining in the evening....its the thing to do ..to share your home and its view with others.
One home in particular struck me as I passed by. Gentle jazz streaming on the night air from the house, men sitting and drinking cocktails, while the ladies sat at a card table playing bridge and enjoying cake with hot coffee.
The ambiance was wonderful you could sense it so strongly.
Light laughter mixed with the smooth jazz filtered out along the boardwalk and although not many were walking, just the odd one here or there.. their faces reflected what I was feeling.
The people here are different. They live in a nice place really and they truly appreciate it for what it is.
I have never walked that boardwalk that I haven't seen someone entertaining quietly in their home sharing the ambiance, food, and that never ending gorgeous view.
I can't invite you over....but I can share this with you.
There are no amusements, just homes.
Summer homes and year round homes come right to its edge.
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| the boardwalk |
You can see the little Victorian town on the other side, and the lights of the Barnegat Bay Bridge in the distance leaving trails of light in the waves on the open bay.
They call the bridge the "String of Pearls" .
It was mentioned in the song My Eyes Adored You by the Four Seasons.:
"Carried your books from schoolPeople love to walk those boards all year long. Both natives and people from surrounding places
Playing make-believe you're married to me
You were fifth grade, I was sixth
When we came to be
Walking home every day over
Barnegat Bridge and Bay
Till we grew into the me and you
Who went our separate ways"
You can see into some of the homes as you go by, and its not unusual for the owners to wave a friendly "Hi" as you go by.
It was raining tonight but, it was a good night for a nice walk along the boards. Its another world to see the lights on the water and hear the gentle tapping of the rain on it too.
I passed by homes warmly lit. People sitting around tables talking, others entertaining in the evening....its the thing to do ..to share your home and its view with others.
One home in particular struck me as I passed by. Gentle jazz streaming on the night air from the house, men sitting and drinking cocktails, while the ladies sat at a card table playing bridge and enjoying cake with hot coffee.
Light laughter mixed with the smooth jazz filtered out along the boardwalk and although not many were walking, just the odd one here or there.. their faces reflected what I was feeling.
The people here are different. They live in a nice place really and they truly appreciate it for what it is.
I have never walked that boardwalk that I haven't seen someone entertaining quietly in their home sharing the ambiance, food, and that never ending gorgeous view.
I can't invite you over....but I can share this with you.
You've been blogging for 22 years??? Wow, Annie! Just one more reason to admire you and your tenacity. Thanks for taking us along your boardwalk stroll. Just beautiful in every way. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThis feels like sitting on the porch with an old friend, just soaking it all in. I’m right there with you on that rainy walk—peaceful, grounded, and full of quiet beauty.
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful! What a lovely walk on the boardwalk with you! I can almost smell the salty sea air and hear the waves lapping along the shore. I love that the people are friendly and happy to make even the passersby feel welcome. It's small town front porch living at its best! I enjoyed this so much. Thank you for sharing it with us, Annie. 22 years???Really? I didn't even know blogs existed until about 2009, and I started mine in early 2010. It's been a fun journey filled with making wonderful friends along the way...much like your walk along the boardwalk! Thank you for sharing the beauty with us.
ReplyDeleteBlogger opened their doors for blogging in 1999!! I agree that blogging is a great way to make friend.
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