Tag Archives: Beach

Evening in Esperanza

Posted on June 3, 2013 by matthew

The evening sounds of Esperanza, a small village on the island of Vieques Continue reading →

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We Only Notice You When You’re Gone

Posted on June 1, 2013 by matthew

A visit to San Juan made me wonder: Why do we notice the abandoned more on vacation than when at home? Continue reading →

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Journey of a Hotel Pen

Posted on April 5, 2011 by matthew

Recounting the journey of a hotel pen. Continue reading →

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Neon Motel Sign

Posted on October 8, 2010 by matthew

I recently took a picture of the perfect neon motel sign:  palm trees, moon, & stars conjuring up visions of pleasant nights and sea breezes.  Days spent on the beach, metal pails in the sand. Except that the motel was … Continue reading →

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Galveston, Sweet Galvatraz

Posted on August 26, 2010 by matthew

Where memory meets reality at the Gulf of Mexico beaches in Galveston, Texas. Continue reading →

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The Allure of Islands

Posted on August 13, 2010 by matthew

A calendar of island pictures reminds me how difficult it is to reach paradise. I love palm trees.  And sandy beaches.  But sometimes it can be difficult for me to enjoy looking at pictures of islands. Some destinations, I am … Continue reading →

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Waikiki and What is Left of Paradise

Posted on January 29, 2010 by matthew

Can Waikiki, the perfect paradise, since covered with concrete, reflect the days of yore? Continue reading →

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