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June 13th, 2008
June 15th, 2008 at 7:55
A writer inspired by everyday life off the rocks of Dune Road
Behind the Hedgerow
I struggle to capture this moment. Somehow words just don’t seem to fit the picture. There aren’t any syllables that I can muster or utter to paint this scene so that you can understand. How do I make you connect to me–to my feelings? How can I explain the way my heart beats and how the pounding drum can be heard for miles? How do I tell you about all the music that my ears hear; the symphonies of wind that flutes cannot compare to; and the singing of birds which echo from branch to sea. For its blue and white sail, arched ever so slightly, now fills me with a serenity that I can’t explain. Its body glides peacefully and effortless across the polished bay. I study its form from where I am sitting, less than a quarter of a mile away, behind the wheel of my two-seater pickup. A seagull lands before my eyes, on the rocks, now obstructing my view; his yellow beak chomping on bread that was tossed by an elderly couple. He finished what he had and then ruffled his feathers in one voluntary shudder, while turning his head in all directions looking for something more to eat. He finally flew away, now leaving an open space where I could see a parade of boats. Where they suddenly came from pretty much baffles me, because only minutes before, I was gazing at one single sail, and now my quiet haven has turned into a sea of mooring rights.
I struggle to tell you this, and I continue to search for the right words, when a car pulls up next to me sporting three zealous teenagers talking loudly about how they almost fell off the rocks while fishing; and I lose track of what I am thinking.
I have to admit that I am amused as they chatter their mumbled dialogue, not being able to fully decipher the meaning of their conversation between their laughter and their yo’z. And I became distracted once again, and for some reason I lift my head; a blue and white fifty-foot boat glistens by, leaving behind a huge wake of foamy tracks deep enough to ski on. And I wonder why I came here in the first place when I could be behind the hedgerows of lost time; my solitary confinement of silence and magical freedom.
An old man strutts by wearing a blue and white speedo bikini, his sagging, tanned leather shines from suntan oil. His head boasts beads of sweat; like stars in the night they shine, and I wonder what will happen to me when I get to be his age–if I ever do.
Can any moment in space be as peaceful as it is now? Even with all the bustle that is happening around me, I can manage to remain in my little world–the only place where I am at peace and where I am not caring.
The first sail boat that I had seen is now coming back, and its curved stance dots the shoreline like a graceful ballerina who is doing a pirouette–never tipping, never wavering; it glides like a seagull riding a thermal, effortless; just moving with the world; existing the way it should.
Behind the hedgerow is where my desire comes to fruition. My thoughts have no bars holding them back. I climb the steps to the heights of my dreams, where I sit for hours in my tower, gazing over the sea and its endless promise to never leave me. 7777 Gin Lane is perched splendidly on the highest of dunes; a massive castle of infinite rooms; all with an ocean view.
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June 19th, 2008 at 11:44
Hey guys! Just heard about this new event with Billy Joel’s wife, Katie Lee Joel! She’s signing her new cookbook, “The Comfort Table.” It should be a really good time, I heard the book was great.
Its at the new Yigal Azrouel boutique
700 Montauk Highway
Watermill (The Hamptons)
From 1:00PM to 3:00PM
and there will be FREE COCKTAILS