Hope your nose feels less out of joint soon! I'm not much for ocean swimming, especially since I'm a good two + hours from a coast, but we've had a lake cottage in my family for all of my life, and submerging myself in the lake water is definitely one of my happy places.
In my work with publishers (Blue Dot in particular) I'm always looking for great story ideas...the connection between swimming and writing (just writing or other creative pursuits as well?) is fascinating. And I'd LOVE to know about your Super Blue Moon swim! If you haven't already, read The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla. You'll love Maudie's particular connection with being in the ocean.
Even on the Atlantic, the waves were wild this weekend. I was watching my son enjoying the surf at knee depth, when an older woman nearby decided to wade out and plunge into a wave at chest height. She did not turn her shoulder and got walloped, which caused a fall and a bathing suit ... malfunction. On her knees in the surf, she was trying to tuck things back into place and she did not see the next wave, which walloped her bottom and splayed her flat again. It took several good samaritans to get her up and out and back to the safety of her blanket. A memorable day. Glad only her pride was hurt and sorry that yours was more impactful!
Hope your nose feels less out of joint soon! I'm not much for ocean swimming, especially since I'm a good two + hours from a coast, but we've had a lake cottage in my family for all of my life, and submerging myself in the lake water is definitely one of my happy places.
In my work with publishers (Blue Dot in particular) I'm always looking for great story ideas...the connection between swimming and writing (just writing or other creative pursuits as well?) is fascinating. And I'd LOVE to know about your Super Blue Moon swim! If you haven't already, read The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla. You'll love Maudie's particular connection with being in the ocean.
Dashka, I loved the analogy of ocean swimming to writing and admire your bravery in both!
Even on the Atlantic, the waves were wild this weekend. I was watching my son enjoying the surf at knee depth, when an older woman nearby decided to wade out and plunge into a wave at chest height. She did not turn her shoulder and got walloped, which caused a fall and a bathing suit ... malfunction. On her knees in the surf, she was trying to tuck things back into place and she did not see the next wave, which walloped her bottom and splayed her flat again. It took several good samaritans to get her up and out and back to the safety of her blanket. A memorable day. Glad only her pride was hurt and sorry that yours was more impactful!