the shore

it was one of the first things
i learned...
"we live on the shore."

i grew up in the gulf
coast region
of texas...
we live near the coast.

i also learned a beech
is a beech.
on the
texas gulf coast
and the jersey shore.

words are important
to understanding a place
and a people.

words tell a story.

i'm learning
another story.

i've also been blessed
and gifted to share
my story
even if it comes
with a particular
accent...

so here i am
on the
jersey shore
learning stories
hearing stories
sharing stories
telling stories!

you are welcome to
join me on the shore...

bring a story
when you come.