My living room window looks out over the Atlantic City Boardwalk and I have a full view of the Atlantic Ocean. I have placed my couch so that sitting on the seat nearest the window, I can watch this scene all day as I write, and think, and dream. I was always daydreaming and looking out the windows in school.
I haven't spoken about the Ritz - where I moved in October 2012 - lately, but I thought I'd share some observations I've made over the last six months.
I have observed that sea gulls are very territorial and defend their air space against all comers. We have a lot of pigeons in the area that rove around in large crowds searching for the crumbs that people drop, or feed, them. When they enter the sea gulls' air space the sea gulls attack the flock from several different sides at once, thus breaking up the flock and sending pigeons fleeing in all directions. The seagulls then keep chasing the pigeons until they are out of their territory.
Observing the traffic on the Boardwalk is sheer joy. Artists and musicians set up shop at different spots on the Boardwalk and people walking by place coins in their cap or box in appreciation for their work. It is like having a 12-hour-a-day fashion show walking past your window and I can people-watch to my hearts desire.
The window also brings aromas from the many concessionaires and restaurants that line the Boardwalk - from pizzas and funnel cakes to salt water taffy and steaks. The aromas mix and I spend no little time having fun sorting them out again in my nose and brain.
And then there is the ocean and the magnificent sky that changes moods so rapidly. I get to watch the sun rise every morning; sometimes struggling to send even one ray through the thick cloud cover and fog, and some times raising in a burst of red, purple, and orange flames over the horizon.
I watch the moon rise up from the horizon every night and get to enjoy all of her phases. On cloudy or foggy nights, I miss seeing her silver beauty. And on clear nights the sky is crowded with stars, but most nights the lights from the casinos and hotels and their advertising signs - whole hotels change colors every five minutes - block out the light from the stars. I guess you can choose between seeing Stars and seeing the stars and galaxies.
I will miss Atlantic City over the next two weeks but I also love San Diego and so I shall just concentrate on enjoying her, and Mexican FOOD; the food of the gods.
And, finally, there is the Atlantic Ocean. She is a different color from the Pacific ocean, sort of a green/blue/slate-gray color and she only has waves of any size when there are strong winds and storms. Usually the waves range from six inches to two feet, but I have seen six and eight foot waves during the hurricane last year. One thing we don't seem to have at all, or at least not very much of, is seaweed. The Pacific shores are always covered in ropes of seaweed which can also hinder you when you try to swim in the Pacific. I love watching the waves surge in and out and wave by wave move closer to the shore, or back away from the shore in low tide. The movement is so comforting and relaxing to watch and it really aids meditation.
If you're ever in Atlantic City, look me up at The Ritz and experience the sights, sounds, aromas, and feelings for yourself.
Have a truly great day, and may all of your prayers be answered in a manner that you can understand.
I haven't spoken about the Ritz - where I moved in October 2012 - lately, but I thought I'd share some observations I've made over the last six months.
I have observed that sea gulls are very territorial and defend their air space against all comers. We have a lot of pigeons in the area that rove around in large crowds searching for the crumbs that people drop, or feed, them. When they enter the sea gulls' air space the sea gulls attack the flock from several different sides at once, thus breaking up the flock and sending pigeons fleeing in all directions. The seagulls then keep chasing the pigeons until they are out of their territory.
Observing the traffic on the Boardwalk is sheer joy. Artists and musicians set up shop at different spots on the Boardwalk and people walking by place coins in their cap or box in appreciation for their work. It is like having a 12-hour-a-day fashion show walking past your window and I can people-watch to my hearts desire.
The window also brings aromas from the many concessionaires and restaurants that line the Boardwalk - from pizzas and funnel cakes to salt water taffy and steaks. The aromas mix and I spend no little time having fun sorting them out again in my nose and brain.
And then there is the ocean and the magnificent sky that changes moods so rapidly. I get to watch the sun rise every morning; sometimes struggling to send even one ray through the thick cloud cover and fog, and some times raising in a burst of red, purple, and orange flames over the horizon.
I watch the moon rise up from the horizon every night and get to enjoy all of her phases. On cloudy or foggy nights, I miss seeing her silver beauty. And on clear nights the sky is crowded with stars, but most nights the lights from the casinos and hotels and their advertising signs - whole hotels change colors every five minutes - block out the light from the stars. I guess you can choose between seeing Stars and seeing the stars and galaxies.
I will miss Atlantic City over the next two weeks but I also love San Diego and so I shall just concentrate on enjoying her, and Mexican FOOD; the food of the gods.
And, finally, there is the Atlantic Ocean. She is a different color from the Pacific ocean, sort of a green/blue/slate-gray color and she only has waves of any size when there are strong winds and storms. Usually the waves range from six inches to two feet, but I have seen six and eight foot waves during the hurricane last year. One thing we don't seem to have at all, or at least not very much of, is seaweed. The Pacific shores are always covered in ropes of seaweed which can also hinder you when you try to swim in the Pacific. I love watching the waves surge in and out and wave by wave move closer to the shore, or back away from the shore in low tide. The movement is so comforting and relaxing to watch and it really aids meditation.
If you're ever in Atlantic City, look me up at The Ritz and experience the sights, sounds, aromas, and feelings for yourself.
Have a truly great day, and may all of your prayers be answered in a manner that you can understand.
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