There are so many beautiful and relaxing places at the Jersey Shore. There are spots that just naturally provoke deep thoughts and brilliant insights. Who could not feel at peace and at the same time stirringly contemplative while sitting quietly on any LBI beach, or looking over the bay, or watching sailboats laze around the waters by Island Beach State Park?
For me, though, nothing beats my deck. I’ll sit there, quietly, with book or pen and paper in hand, and I will know what pure joy is. That is my spot. Each of us has one.
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