I do not know, six decades from now, what memories will persevere in my children and grandchildren.

But I’m taking my shot at short-term immortality, dipping this toddler in the ocean, locking eyes as a loose dog licks salt from her giggles and her father screams at me from behind.

Lee D is hyphenetically challenged and not sure if this qualifies as a 50 word story. Editor: It does!