![[ With the sinking realization that summer was coming to an end, we took as many opportunities as possible to get out to the beach, sometimes twice a week. I even went into the water a few times, rather than just standing and smiling from shore. These little outings were likely what kept me sane during an otherwise overwhelming month, in which my family, work, school and even 'hobby' worlds were regularly messily colliding. ]](0809-beach1.jpg)
With the sinking realization that summer was coming to an end, we took as many opportunities as possible to get out to the beach, sometimes twice a week. I even went into the water a few times, rather than just standing and smiling from shore. These little outings were likely what kept me sane during an otherwise overwhelming month, in which my family, work, school and even "hobby" worlds were regularly messily colliding.