The Drifters

"From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised." Psalm 113:3

"The fireworks are hailin' over Little Eden tonight

Forcin' a light into all those stony faces left stranded on this warm July.
Down in town the circuit's full of switchblade lovers so fast, so shiny, so sharp
As the wizards play down on Pinball Way on the boardwalk way past dark
And the boys from the casino dance with their shirts open like Latin lovers on the shore
Chasin' all them silly New York virgins by the score...."

--New Jersey Boy Bruce Springsteen singing about Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore.

She pulled up to my corner shortly after sunrise and gave me a quick wave with her golden brown arms.. The East Village was still in it's morning calm since the late night revelers departed just a few hours before. Sunglasses resting on the tops of our heads, we heaved the proud new purchase of a surfboard on to the top of the VW, threw the loaded canvas bags in the hatchback and off we went. Heading straight down Broadway clad in bikinis and flip flops, three hot girls left Manhattan under the Hudson, bid goodbye to our lady on our left and smiled, it was a day for chasing the brilliant sunshine and catching some tasty waves.

The New Jersey Shore, an integral part of Americana and inspiration for Jaws absolutely floored me with it's unexpected beauty and historic charm. 

Bands on the boardwalk, salt on our lips, sand in our shoes, and blissful thanksgiving in our heart...

I could extend my stay in Manhattan to forever if I could have more easy breezy getaways like today.

Thanks new friend.

Who knew the concrete and the coast could do a soul so good?

**Happy Anniversary to another historical understatement and to all the one's that made the life changing pilgrimage. Woodstock 69.