First Beach Trip Mugs

"Oh, for crying out loud, Lou... just go in the water!"

Child with doll in the sea

Happy holidays for kids.

Building giant sand pies.

"Nation-building never works."

"Ahhh... close enough."

"Thor! I am Thor! Ha. Just kidding. I'm Tom the Seagull."

"Those aren't coconuts, they're tennis balls." "Sweet mother of Novak Djokovic!" The island of lost tennis balls.

"Business doesn't take a summer vacation."

"Too crowded. Let's go."

'Why couldn't you just give him a bucket and shovel?'

Beach con-man.

"Hawaii, where are you folks going?"

Holiday time.

Winter Coat Check at a Tropical Destination's Airport

'Hold on just a few more minutes. I want mine medium well.'

'I think you're getting the hang of it.'

"I know I'm a little early, but sometimes I need a break from that dreadfully cold weather."

'Thank-you God.'

"I didn't know she could body surf. Did you know she could body surf?"

Woman dreaming about being on vacation.

"What do you recommend for someone being tried in absentia?"

Viking on beach with rubber ring shaped like viking ship.

Summer 2000: Children stumble upon the remains of Linda Tripp's old head.

"Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air." — Ralph Waldo Emerson "Catch tennis balls in the mouth." — Me

"Mom! Your cell phone’s ringing ... it’s Dad!"

"If oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide, why isn't this water fizzy?"

Working Holiday

Gone With the Wind: The Beach Blanket

'Couldn't you just bring a bucket and spade like other children?'

I rather like bucket and spade holidays.

"They met in the express-checkout lane at the A.&P. and have slowed down only occasionally ever since."

"That’s great, but where’s the Frisbee?!"

"Moments like this make me glad I taught you how to fetch mojitos."

Surf Casting