A week when azaleas bloomed in all their glory.
A week when planters were overflowing
not only flowers but with the promise
of brighter, better times to come.
A week when Frank’s sausage and peppers
in a cast iron pan took grilling to new heights,
and when homemade Pad Thai surpassed take-out.
A week when the umbrella rose over the table,
and the basil plants settled in and took root.
Saltwater Influenced 