I believe in SPF. Oh, my, yes I do.
We went to the beach today and I learned four things.
Unfortunately, I only remember three of them.
One is that I had this HUGE revelation when we got to the beach! My foot has really improved since our last visit to the beach --seriously. There's a big difference and we were just here in the third week of July. So, in just a little over a month, I have really made some strides (pun!) in the recovery and rehab of things. I'm so grateful, I could almost cry, seriously. I guess when the improvement is so incremental, it never feels like progress. But last time, I tried to walk into the water and it was very painful. Today? NO PAIN! I'm so excited. And grateful --did I mention grateful??
Another thing is that it's important to take out a bag of trash from the beach area --not only your trash but a bag of other people's trash.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcIr5hnLZs5I3N7mqlxV-LRHdXMx0W2LuyrVSNQcT8xj90SbHJZz-EPMeXS4Ops-iwDOgvN-OaKBHLTYAkKLbmovSZR0rIOrsJxV3ULBSQ8hFTXad4U-5cmcA-kvhaNMWeHw2/s400/Spf+Love0071.JPG)
Do it in the name of Jack Jenkins, our environmentalist neighbor who was so tragically killed in a car accident two weeks ago. In all we do to love our Earth, we also honor his spirit. I think it's important.
And my final (that I remember--I've had some rum and cokes...) point that I remember is this: I really, really embrace the concept of sun protection. In fact, it turns out that I just really, REALLY feel STRONGLY that my husband should wear a rash guard shirt. REALLY important for the enjoyment of all.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJu5k4qaviDDusJOSSTEtIKtyaBJqje9w3o9IlN6txhDDOyI5vyziVQkAt9as3xiHRbOhTYUFjyNsw0_N9ER41qhMXT0imjThvsb4_gCehGDibOBBPDSnr-o0va4JuLEeCdPxs/s400/IMG_2940.JPG)
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I think it's important to take a stand on some things and this is mine.
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Who knew that I could feel so strongly?
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Oh, my, yes, indeedy.
Unfortunately, I only remember three of them.
One is that I had this HUGE revelation when we got to the beach! My foot has really improved since our last visit to the beach --seriously. There's a big difference and we were just here in the third week of July. So, in just a little over a month, I have really made some strides (pun!) in the recovery and rehab of things. I'm so grateful, I could almost cry, seriously. I guess when the improvement is so incremental, it never feels like progress. But last time, I tried to walk into the water and it was very painful. Today? NO PAIN! I'm so excited. And grateful --did I mention grateful??
Another thing is that it's important to take out a bag of trash from the beach area --not only your trash but a bag of other people's trash.
Do it in the name of Jack Jenkins, our environmentalist neighbor who was so tragically killed in a car accident two weeks ago. In all we do to love our Earth, we also honor his spirit. I think it's important.
And my final (that I remember--I've had some rum and cokes...) point that I remember is this: I really, really embrace the concept of sun protection. In fact, it turns out that I just really, REALLY feel STRONGLY that my husband should wear a rash guard shirt. REALLY important for the enjoyment of all.
I think it's important to take a stand on some things and this is mine.
Who knew that I could feel so strongly?
Oh, my, yes, indeedy.
Comments
Nice legs too. Cyclists have nice legs.
Sorry... that's your husband I'm gawking at.
We're off to the beach today too - where it will not be raining, but will be 100+ by 11 am.
I've really got to remember not to make promises to the kids after having wine at dinner.
Do you mind if I link to you?
Also, I'm headed to Austin sometime in the next month--we need to do coffee!
Congrats on the new and improved walking!
~Michelle in Nowhere, Texas.