Poetry by Joy Beth

🕰Moments In Life Moment by moment we live in our own dynamic of the world around us; interacting with people and circumstance.Sometimes we yield, or push, or avoid, or take a chance, or hate, or cry, or laugh, or create, or destroy, or love, or even dare to dance. Those moments are at times fleeting … Continue reading Poetry by Joy Beth

Settle Down Mother Nature

Photo by Jessica Hernandez Aransas Pass, Tx on February 14, 2021 Poet Joy Beth shares her feelings about Mother Nature following the Winter Storm of 2021. Well Mother Nature can be a bit fickle .She stormed through Texas and left the state in quite a pickle. Snow, ice, sleet, and frigid temps were part of … Continue reading Settle Down Mother Nature

November 11,1918

 Remember our history. Remember our veterans.

Airport Woes

Who’s ready to have a break from the constant bombardment of stress producing news? My Coastal World’s poet Joy Beth shares her amusing account of waiting in an airport for her departure. So take a 2-3 minute break to enjoy Joy Beth’s account.

Look at, view, consider

This week as my Tai Chi class came to a close, our instructor reminded us of the importance of practicing our breathing and strengthening exercises daily. Then she added another suggestion, "Take time to look around you but look with your heart." 

More broken shells

This post was originally published in June of 2017. Three years later, many of us may feel broken following months of added stress and anxiety due to COVID-19. Revisit "Broken shells" for it's positive message. Broken shells Walking along the beach, most people pass by the broken shells as they look for the perfect ones. … Continue reading More broken shells

💔Troubled Heart

My Coastal World's Joy Beth shares her thoughts on our country's current protests following the death of George Floyd. Words that normally come fairly easily to mind, Are stirring in my heart and they are a struggle to find. I don’t know what to do with the totality of thoughts and emotions swimming around affecting … Continue reading 💔Troubled Heart

Red, white and blue or BBQ

Memorial Day weekend will soon be announcing the unofficial beginning of summer. Whether the holiday weekend begins on a Friday or Saturday, it will end on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day, May 25, 2020. Typically, patriotic programs are held at cemeteriesmemorials, parks and other public locations on Memorial Day as family, friends and … Continue reading Red, white and blue or BBQ

A virtual Mother’s Day

As I earned my senior citizen status, I found myself losing some of my self-imposed filters. For example, when a family member asked what I wanted for my birthday or other gifting occasions, instead of the standard, “Just surprise me!”, I began stating specific things I desired.

Have a nice day

Photos by Randy King As Randy King arrived to begin his normal workday on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, it was a nice morning on the Port Aransas beach as daylight broke through the night sky. A slight breeze promised another pleasant morning along the Mustang Island coast but In a short time that promise would … Continue reading Have a nice day