Summer Fun of Water and Sand

I pedaled over to Revere Beach on a gorgeous July day to see the sand sculptures at the 20^th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. Got say, Revere Beach is looking better than any time in my 40+ years around Boston. The crowd was large and friendly and full of energy. What the artists do with nothing but sand and water is amazing.

My favorite was “Fish Rising” by Karen Fralich of Canada. I loved the fine gradation as sand went from smooth to rough, as well as the sculpture’s dynamic shape.

Sculptors came from the US, Canada, Europe, even Japan. There were lots of girls and young women. Alas, not a single sculpture of a man.

Also, lots of cats; no dogs. This one had amazing fur.

The winner of all categories apparently captivated everyone but me. Congratulations to “Blending In” by Jobi Bouchard, also of Canada.

Happy August to all!!!

About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

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