Originally raised near the beaches of southern California, I look forward to every opportunity to put my toes in the sand. I have spent many summers as a young girl, floating out in the wave breaks, poised and waiting to dive under the endless sets of waves. Since moving from the west coast, I have lived in many places typically near a body of water; be it lake, river, canal or sea. I find peace in the warmth of summer and all that coincides with the season. In our fast-paced world, it is nice to slow down and watch the slower pace of nature. I've always...more
