There's no place like the beach---I made it!

happy Californian

I made it!  There's lots to do at my new home but I love a project!  The goats have settled in.  My stuff arrives in a few days.  I am so happy to be back home.  No more winters for this girl

Gift from the Sea- Happy New Year!!!

gifts from the sea

"One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach---waiting for  a gift from the sea.."

"But it must not be sought for- or heaven forbid! dug for.  No no dredging of the sea bottom here. That would defeat one's purpose.  The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy or too impatient.  To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed but lack of faith.  Patience, patience, patience is what the sea teaches.  Patience and faith."
Anne Morrow Lindbergh from "Gift from the Sea" written 1955

Carpinteria

A walk on the beach

Dana Strand, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

The beach was full of rocks and these giant driftwood trees. They made great obstacles to climb on.

rocks in the pocket

rocks in the pocket, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.