catapult magazine

catapult magazine
subscribe to catapult
Beach Season

vol. 6, num. 14 :: 2007.07.13 — 2007.07.27

Something changes when the weather gets hot.  People emerge from their houses (and clothing) to gather at pools, beaches, open hydrants, lakes and rivers.  On the issues and memories surrounding our summertime habits.

 

Feature

Sand sculpture and the body of Christ

An annual event on Lake Michigan is a lesson in community.

Editorial

Paradise wanted?

Summer vacations past provoke reflection on a love-hate relationship with ‘perfect’ places.

Articles

Paddling through history

A new hobby reveals a back yard full of stories and beauty.

Thumbnail image for article

The perfect body

On the dynamics of accepting one’s own body and teaching a teen-aged daughter to do the same.

Bay window

Home is where the beach is...for now at least.

Thumbnail image for article

The Lovin’ Spoonful

A reflection on the memories and art that recall sunny days and summer breezes.

Gallery

Thumbnail image for gallery
Thumbnail image for gallery
Thumbnail image for gallery

In case you missed it the first time

On mystery, curiosity and the Mediterranean sunbather

A conversation between husband and wife about a curious European phenomenon.

Thumbnail image for article

Top Ten re: water

Such a powerful symbol appears often in our memories.

Thumbnail image for article

Why get FIT?

On cultivating the connection between body and spirit.

Weaving the web

Free beaches

Mexico City’s new mayor brings the beach to the people in a project that may make people question his sanity, but articulates his commitment to facilitate play for the poor.

 

When I Get to Key West

An exerpt from a short story by Pat Macenulty.

 

‘Lord, What Shall I Eat? How Much Should I Weigh?’

A reflection for ‘beach season’ on healing our relationship with food by Laurel Ray Mathewson.

 
 

daily asterisk

Eaters have real choices now, and those choices have real consequences, for our health and the health of the land and the health of our food culture—all of which … are inextricably linked.

Michael Pollan
In Defense of Food

Sign up on our free e-mail list to receive the daily asterisk by e-mail every weekday.

recent Discussion

recent Blog Updates

the Back Page