Little man amid the waves

Tentative
Delray Beach, FL
December 2019
This photo originally shared on Instagram

On a late December afternoon, I stood on the #DelrayBeach sand and did nothing more than watch our son walk into the surf.

The weather refused to cooperate, and eventually the rains forced everyone to scatter.

By any definition, not the best beach day.

But here's the thing: Definitions don't always tell the full story.

First, it was a cool-ish, windy day to begin with, so the place wasn't as crowded as it would usually be at this time of year. That's a bonus for me, because I hated crowds long before COVID-19 made it socially acceptable.

Second, the winds were epic, which resulted in delightfully strong waves. Understandably dangerous for swimming, but a sensory treat for anyone whose idea of fun is to stand there and drink it in. Like me.

Third, the approaching rains made for an entertaining sky, including the eventual appearance of a rainbow on the horizon (photo for another day, I promise.)

In other words, it wasn't the experience most folks would associate with the so-called Perfect Beach Day ideal. But we can't live life waiting for ideals to present themselves. I'd rather make do with whatever we get, whenever we get it.

This is what we got. And by its own definition, it was a uniquely wonderful day that we won't soon forget.

Given where the planet finds itself today, memories like this one take on even more importance. Hold onto them tightly.

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