In Ancient China, Buddhist Temples are often protected by enormous statues of warriors with empty eyes and permanent scowls. These monsters of the Id are often stocked with weaponry and are intimidating beyond reproach. The stone guardians are intended to ward off evil spirits and protect the monks. While these figures keep demons at [...]
Archive for August, 2010
The Temple of My Fear
Posted: August 18, 2010 in LifestyleTags: Beach, Challenge, China, Community, Destruction, Environment, Fear, Inspiration, Jersey Shore, love, Monks, New Jersey, ocean, Overcoming Fear, passion, Perseverence, Surf Board, Surf Gear, Surfer, surfing, Surprise, waves
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Riding to Planet Quasar and Beyond
Posted: August 15, 2010 in Surf Gear, surfboardsTags: Beach, Community, Environment, Essence Surf, Gene Wahl, Happiness, health, Jay Alders, Jersey Shore, Life, love, Manasquan, Matt Costa, Mike Stadler, music, nature, New Jersey, New Life Surfboards, ocean, Original Skateboards, Shapers, Surf Bash, Surf Board, Surf Gear, Surfer, Surprise
The wind has been blowing onshore for the past three or four days. Frustratingly, it has not produced much in the way of quality surf. There has been the distinct smell of autumn in the air however. This is not to suggest that summer is over, but the fall is waiting in the wings. Although [...]
Too Legit to Quit; Hammer and Jersey Pride
Posted: August 10, 2010 in Interviews, LifestyleTags: Beach, Billabong, Casino Pier, Community, Contests, Crestiello, Environment, exercise, Garden State Grudge Match, health, Jersey Shore, New Jersey, ocean, passion, Pro Surfer, Sam Hammer, Seaside Heights, Smith Optics, surfing, travel, waves
Anyone who knows about Jersey Surfing knows about Sam Hammer. I first met Sam while working at the Crabs Claw Inn in Lavallette more summers ago then I care to count. At the time, he was just coming into his own as a surfer. He was methodically building a reputation as someone that really represents [...]
