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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Beach, Break and Brew: The Waves that Got Away
The end of summer ushers in smaller waves in New Jersey. Routines shift, including unpacking wetsuits and revisiting Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea for inspiration. Family time and presence take precedence over surfing. But a trip to Cape May somehow merges my passions into one beautiful memory.
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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.
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