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Caroline Beuley's avatar

There’s something magical about returning to the beach you visited in childhood! Really beautiful piece James!

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, Caroline. Thank you very much! We can leave home but home doesn't go away. We all have those special places to return to.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Your sure have lived an adventurous life, James. Add surfing to your exploits. There is nothing like doing something you really enjoy with others who share your enthusiasm. Some noteworthy writing, as well, such as: Lightning traveled through the thunderheads that stood like a rank of oncoming soldiers across the southern expanse stretching from the still dark west to the predawn east. I love that line.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, K.C. Coming from you, I really do value your reading and response!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

I can picture every moment of it. Great memoir Ron.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Jim. I miss the big thunderstorms and lightning the most.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

James Ron a surfer! Cowabunga! I just love it when you reveal yet another facet of yourself from the past. This was another gnarly story, Dude! Great!.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Sharron. I knew you would be thoroughly familiar with all things surfing. It was great fun. Would that I could have spent my surfing days on the California coast.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Toes on the nose, you Big Kahuna! ha ha ha... those were the days. And remember, my friend, "The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun!" A metaphor for life in general

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James Ron's avatar

Big thumbs up!👍👍

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Jim McCraigh's avatar

Great word pictures! Loved it! Just shared to Notes.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, JIm. I appreciate it.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

I kept thinking - oh, the good ole days. But then transitioned to - and oh, the wonderful new days. Thanks James

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, Mark. Thanks for reading and "oh, the wonderful new days." I like that!

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