Gifts Of The Sea"The sea does not reward those who are to anxious,

to greedy, or to impatient.

One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach-

waiting for a gift from the sea."

~ Anne Lindburgh~

The days have been beautiful. Spring is hiding in the forsythia blooms, the spring clothes at Macy's, and kites and picnic baskets at the park. I long for warm days and cool nights. A glass of wine on the deck. The calm, happy tone of my friends voices once spring arrives. You might notice that I have not mentioned the sea. I long for time there more than anything right now. Quiet moments at Turtle Cove. My little cottage cluttered with books and needlework. Afternoons on the lanai, shade thick with the smell of the sea, while I count the turtles who swam to the cove for an afternoon respite. *** I am shaking my head. The daydream is over. Today there are 2 dozen things on my to-do list. Larry is out of town. his company commands his attendance at a dinner tonight. I hope that they know that he is standing me up. We had a date to go to the Lenten Dinner at church. Now I will go, alone with the dessert I promised. I hope that today feels like spring. THAT would thrill me. Be happy today. Love you lots. Robin ********************************************