#shortbeach

[hamptonretrievers]

Sittin on a rock of the bay...wastin’ time 🐾 #wronglyrics #rockingout #rockon #baywatch #beachbum #beachdog #rescuedog #goldenretriever #shortbeach #northhaven #hamptons #dogsofthehamptons #hamptonsdog #getoutside #goforawalk #gloriousgoldens #dailyfluff #bestwoof #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #goldensofinstagram (at North Haven, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br6ZtkFh-3K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x2eb8qih412i

[lynch68]

#perspective is everything. ⚓️ looking at our neighborhood from a different viewpoint #shortbeach #branfordct #edgewaterboats #practicemakesprogress (at Short Beach, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8UKzwJKx7/?igshid=6n3n1vkzxzqy

[authorgraves]

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

(Nov. 5th 1850 - Oct. 30th 1919)

Brief Bio:

Born in Wisconsin, Ella Wheeler began writing poetry at an early age, and gained a favorable reputation for it as a teenager.  She married Robert Wilcox and moved to Connecticut, where the two became highly interested in Spiritualism and the New Thought Movement.  As a poet, Ella wrote popular poems in plain verse.  Following her husband's death, she began to infuse her spiritualist ideas into her work.  She died of cancer in her home on the Long Island Sound.

Notable Works:

Poems of Passion (1883 collection)  

The Worlds and I (1918 autobiography)

The Grave:

Most sources tell that Wilcox's remains were interred on the grounds of her estate.  Unfortunately, the house no longer stands.  In its place are a set of condominium units.  Follow Bungalow St. all the way to the end.  The driveway goes in a circle.  Keep in mind that these are private residences.  Though there are no warnings against trespassers, please be respectful in regards to noise and behavior.  Between two of the buildings is an enormous boulder.  Climb on top of it, and you will find a stone tablet and bronze plaque marking the place where Wilcox's ashes were interred.

109 Bungalow Ln.

Branford, CT 06405

Surrounding Area:

Short Beach is a small residential community within the town of Branford, CT.  The only available public parking is behind a local restaurant, and it's reserved for patrons.  They don't check, but for honesty's sake it's better to stop in for lunch.  Further up the Sound in Branford, one may visit the Blackstone Memorial Library, where a collection of Wilcox's out-of-print work is available.

Further Reading:

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Society website  

Blackstone Memorial Library website  

Wilcox Project Gutenberg

"Better than glory, or honors, or fame,

(Though I am striving for those to-day)

To know that some heart will cherish my name,

And think of me kindly, with blessings, alway."

- When I Am Dead (1870)

[lynch68]

#allaboard #dylmar #dylannmar #pardeepark #shortbeach #trolley (at Short Beach, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bIRi7pWwL/?igshid=1htg2wkwabwa5

[danisetalbotdesign]

#ShortBeach #sunset Sag Harbor#Hamptons #guildhallofeasthampton#danisetalbotdesign (at Sag Harbor, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXqU9DlCr5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q5v9janwn0b2

[monk203]

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.#biking #beach #shortbeach #lovinglife #8down8togo (at Short Beach Park)

[mellowmonkeydecor]

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[epickstyle]

#Rockin out while I do some #sup #standuppaddleboarding #shortbeach #nissequogueriver #traveljunkie #activelife (at Suffolk County, New York)