“When someone “takes a knee” they confirm America’s freedom…” When I turn on the TV in the morning it’s not without some trepidation. Will there be a new terror attack on a […]
Taking a Look at “Taking a Knee”
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I'm a former Marine and retired NYC Transit Police Detective. I offer a photo journal blog that is mostly about beach life, the wildlife and the semi-wild human denizens of the shore. I find the former can teach much to the latter at Leebythesea.me
Sun, Sand…Graves, Gratitude
I took two walks recently. The first came into vastly more focus…only after the last. I walked our Long Beach sands and life kissed my cheek with the softness of newborn down. […]
In the Path of Violent Death
They worked in the path of violent death…where bullets do fly…and families do cry. The entire country witnessed the funeral of Det. Steven Mcdonald at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. Bullets fired […]
Life After Life
Shedding a little light on…”this realm of flesh and bone.” “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Albert Einstein from “Einstein and the Poet” by William Hermanns I think […]
Labor of Love
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Joseph Campbell I met a group recently who remain basically out of the sunshine…and the limelight. […]
The Barrage on Blue
Human beings. Some are honored as the epitome of compassion as they dedicate their lives to the service of healing humankind. Others are honored…but not so much…as they dedicate their lives and […]
Blood and Brotherhood
When the bloodied and ashen cop walked onto the train, the passengers screamed. She had eight months on the job, a cop working her subterranean beat…under the city of New York. Very […]
We Remember…Our Pursuit of Happiness
“…here at home our faith dwindles, political division causes tensions to kindle. We should never forget who stands at the door, who shields us with armor and shall forever more…” Enigmatic Evolution, […]
Fields of Concrete and Tile
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” Orhan Pamuk We all love to see dogs run in fields, run through tall grass and flowers, over hills and […]
They Suit Up and Serve
Blasted from us. She was among the few, the brave. She was a Marine, a cop. She raised her hand and swore to defend America, she raised her hand and swore […]
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