Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Autumnal melancholy...

Azure Vista
Check your chakra
Archie's regular footed twin
Downhill from my alma mater


This day, one of many, marks the official beginning of my professional year. I load into the car and drive to my coastal school. I smile and prepare for small lives to walk through my door. I puzzle over how best to engage young minds and inspire mindful living.

I find a corner of my mind in which to replay my summer days. This corner, solar powered, is always glowing.

I smell the salt and the seaweed in the air and take a walk to the edge of my school's playground. There, a trail into a sacred space. There, a view to the sacred sea.

The swells roll in. The crowds roll out. Who says the seasons don't change in San Diego?
Northwest. Three to five. Santa Ana. 58 degrees. A favorite reef on the mat. A favorite sandbar on the fishy. A "walk-in" wave on a thruster.

Yes, back to work for me. I've lessons to plan. I mean sessions.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Summer Sliding Snaps, Small Kine...

T.Grom

J.Rad

R.Shredder

A.kook

Thanks for the photos, Garrett. Fun Summer days need to be remembered!

Got to surf a littler board today. Fun li'l windswell provided a nice canvas. My hand was a bit wobbly but it was fun nonetheless.