As summer is about to begin, my imagination stirs with thoughts of what lies ahead and wondrous experiences of early season days in past years. This brings me to a mundane Monday in early summer last year, a day usually reserved to re-engage in the work week ahead.

This Monday abounded in abundant sunshine and light winds. My good friend and fellow adventurer, Geno, asked me to join him in a clamming expedition at the south end of the Island. I had just spent the weekend riding my cruiser bike through our fair town of Surf City.