The Ocean and Its Jewels
I love the ocean…any ocean. I love to watch the waves roll in and out bringing seashells and ocean creatures. The patterns of the sand can hold my attention for hours. I love the wind on my face even when it is cold although I prefer a warm breeze. I love old driftwood and birds at the water’s edge. I love watching whales blowing water and dolphins playing and sea otters floating on their backs. The variety of color and shapes of seashells amaze me. Yes, I have collected many and right now they are in a pile on the guest bath counter waiting for glass shelves. I have several small pieces of coral in various colors that were given to me by my father who also loved them. We lived in Missouri so ocean things were always a novelty. I keep them in a box and once in a while take them out and think about the ocean and its treasures. The other evening I wanted to make something unusual and thought about the lovely piece of branch coral in my stash. I also have coral beads