Seeing so many Christmas decorations already up, even seeing a couple of trees in family living rooms, I figured I really ought to put my Christmas Legends of the Bayshore book up for sale for gift giving to youngsters or oldsters who like to read legends and fables in and around the Bayshore.
I wrote the book last year, in part compiling some stories I had written each year for my own children. My custom during their growing up years, well, way into their 20s, was to write a legend then create a tree ornament that depicts the character in the legend. I wrote the book so other parents could be creative with ideas for ornaments that would match any of the stories.
While some of the stories could happen anywhere, in the ocean, like The Starfish and he Christmas Tree, or in any home, like “The Ornament not Selected,” there are many that focus on local people… fun legends about local legends like former Mayor Helen Marchetti, Highlands Mr. First Aid, Harry Duncan, or even the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club team. There’s even one about the men and women who go to mass at St. Agnes every morning, “The Peanut Lady,” and another that takes place in Hartshorne Woods.
The book, in larger print suitable for younger children to read, are $15, and available at Bayshore Pharmacy, Bahrs Restaurant, or this blog.
Every once in a while, it’s just fun to bring a little make believe into your life
