I'm writing this one as live as it gets. Maybe even no edits. I've been thinking about this post for some time. Thinking about themes and connections. But sometimes life presents itself in simple ways. Case in point, it's been months since my last Triple B. Yet I've been to numerous breweries and coffee shops. … Continue reading Beach, Break and Brew: Simple Musings from the Homestead
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Vintage Surfboard Adventures and Brew in Bay Head
Everyone knew I was upset when I broke my 1968 Gordon and Smith. My wife and daughters got me a gift card to Gordon’s - our local surf shop. And my friend Tarzan jumped in. He collects old boards. His garage is like a museum. But he takes his exhibits for a spin instead of keeping them locked behind glass. “Matt, I know you love these old boards like I do, so stop on over,” he said to me. So, I did.
Beach, Break and Brew: One for the History Books
I'm a sucker for nostalgia. I also love the stories that permeate the background of everything we experience. From restaurants and bars to guitars and surfboards, I search out the story... Over the past few weeks, a story unfolded about one of my surfboards in a seemingly choreographed set of scenes as if crafted by Coppola himself.