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beach, clearwater beach, Family, kids, music, musical monday, norah jones, video, weekends

This weekend, I decided I needed to feel sand between my toes and hear the sound of waves lapping on the shore.
So, we headed to the beach for the day.
Because sometimes you just have to go to the beach.
Am I right?
Am I?
I adore being by the sea or any body of water for that matter. It calms me, restores me, nourishes me and basically brings me back to me. Why I have no idea… maybe because it’s a part of me. I’ve never strayed far from the sea… I was born by it, have lived near it all my life and I’ll likely die by it. Funny enough, when I was a wee lassie I dreamed that one day I’d be whisked away to live in a lighthouse by the sea. By a knight in shining armour.
*sigh*
Anyway, we packed up a picnic, beach toys, umbrella and the kitchen sink with a plan to stay there until the sun went down.
*Again, sigh*
And, we almost managed it too, however, an afternoon in the sun building the best ever sandcastle is bloody hard work innit? Not to mention, paddling in the water, lounging in the sun reading a bit of Fifty Shades … heh.
It was a jolly good day which we finished dining alfresco at a waterside restaurant. Pigging out on chicken wings and Stellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
So, for this week’s Musical Monday I’ve chosen a song that makes me chill and think of the sea. Every. Time. I. Hear. It.
It’s “Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones.
Enjoy.
Cathy Kennedy said:
What a lovely summertime at the beach photo essay and link up to today’s theme. It just doesn’t get anymore perfect then this. I’d like to come away with you to the beach. Aah, that sounds nice! You really rock, great fun post!!!
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Stacy Uncorked said:
That looks (and sounds) like such an awesome day! You’re right – sometimes you just *have* to go to the beach!
Love, love, LOVE Nora Jones – what a perfect choice!
Have a great week!
Chasing The Sun on a Pontoon while Drunk On You with a Groovy Little Summer Song on these Summer Nights in the Summertime!
kyooty said:
I so can’t wait for Beach season. We got out to the River in may but I was sure my toes would freeze right off me. I want to get my butt into the ocean. The boys are in their last 4days of school this week.
xmasdolly said:
Okay what’s going on! I know I left a message here, but seems that every message I left last night didn’t get posted. I don’t get it because I remember distinctively saying Nora Jones really came a long way & asking you if you knew who introduced her to the music field. It was Santana. I remember seeing the show. Very cool. Great choice & thanks for sharing you super pics. Have a great day.
royalegacy said:
Oh gosh, everywhere I look I see such great summertime songs, and now a beautiful photo slideshow!
Lucy said:
What a wonderful day at the beach and I love that song too!
Run DMT said:
Great song! I couldn’t agree with you more. As you know I have lived near the gulf for most of my life and the beach, she calls me. The waves are just so relaxing. Being at the beach really does take away all your troubles. The waves make it all disappear with every roll out to sea.
So what inquiring minds want to know….why didn’t you invite me?????
The girls and I went to Honeymoon Island last Tuesday and had a very similar day minus 50 Shades and the chicken wings. Man, I do love me some Hooters. Er…um….that didn’t sound right. lol
JamericanSpice said:
Sometimes you just gotta go to the beach!
I want to go so bad. It’s been many years!
Glad you had a great day.
Thoughts on the Shades of meh? …um grey?
Love love Norah Jones!
Naila Moon said:
Oh gosh, I could use some summer time beach!
Norah Jones, great pick!
Naila Moon
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