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

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 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)
• "Beach Bonfires Dwindle, but Glow in Memory" (Los Angeles Times)
• "Summer Beach Romances: Some Last, but Most Don’t" (Washington Post)

Requirements:

• MLA Style
• Two full pages in length
• Works cited page

Due: Th 8.29