Reflection 01: Life's a Beach—Summer and the Ocean

What do summer and the ocean mean to you? 

As summer winds down, many of us can reflect on a season of sunny days spent at the beach. In fact, the ocean is synonymous with summer, a key ingredient in the mix of relaxation and fun. What do summers and the ocean mean to you?  Is the beach a frequent refuge for you or a rare indulgence? Or maybe you prefer the beach at night? What are the tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of the beach during summer? For this first reflection, write about your experiences of summertime at the beach.

Include in your discussion at least two of the following:

• "Summer Sounds: Thunk and Clang of a Wooden Coaster" (NPR)
• "Floating in the Summer Tide" (Hartford Courant)
• "Slice of Life" (Salon)
• "Summers on the Beach" (Southern Living)

Required:

• MLA Style
• Must be exactly two-full pages in length

Due: Th 9.1 (Sec. 6) / Fr 9.2 (Sec. 43)