On the Shores of a Tidal River

Being on Virginia's Northern Neck, along the shore of the Rappahannock River, with strong winds, temps in the 80s, and a bright sun (along with plenty of shade) made my Spring!

I love water more than I ever let myself know or feel because I so rarely vacation or visit there. I'm not a sunbather or a strong swimmer or even an avid boatswoman. I just love the rhythm of the steady waves, the bobbing of the boats, the sight of a dog's head thrust upwards as the pooch paddles feverishly to fetch a stick.

Restorative - that's what the water is for me - fully capable of making me slow down and soak in the largeness of life.

There I was, totally enjoying myself with my family, our two dogs, and friends who've been going to The River for four decades. It most certainly did not escape me that we were there on a day off - Memorial Day - because of the thousands of men and women who have given their lives to protect our country. I am grateful that I experienced the largeness of life on the day set aside for them and their greatness. Hats off to the shores of a tidal river!

- ARC