This week I was asked by my grandson G V
To read Beach Etiquette to his first-grade class
Being my first reading I wasn’t shore how I would approach it
But I felt safe since I was around children.
Their expectations would not be too high.
I started out by asking
How many schools days were left…
They all shouted…
8 more days….
I then asked what is everyone’s’ plans for the summer…
Is anyone going to the shore…
Their hands started going up
I went thru every student
Where are you going?
What will you be doing?
For those heading to the shore
I asked them what they liked about the shore
I love going crabbing
I like running into the water
I like jumping the waves
Boogieboarding
They went on and on for a few minutes
Then the teacher finally says…
Ok… Why don’t we let Mr Hutchinson read his book…
They were all excited…
I read 3 chapters…
Chapter 5…The Passing Lane
About running on the beach
Chapter 6…Having a catch
Reliving the days of playing ball on the beach
Chapter 8…Shake…Shake…Shake
About the hazards of being down wind
Of someone shaking their blanket
The kids loved it…
I received a standing ovation
G V came running up and hugged me
A little girl came running up and said
I want to hug you too…
It was so cute and…
An experience I will treasure
This book is written for anyone
Who likes or enjoys a day on the beach
To feel the sun
Listen to the waves
A feeling of serenity comes over you
I have many memories of
Growing up at the beach
I often stand there
I look around
I take a deep breath and
I am transported to a different time
I can still see people I was growing up with
We were hanging on the beach
Laughing… joking… doing silly stuff
Grabbing our surf boards and darting into the ocean
Playing run the bases or tackle football on the beach
Where did the time go…
I don’t know…
But the memories live on within me
No matter what beach you go to
With a little Beach Etiquette
We will preserve its beauty and pay it forward
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