by the sea

it seems odd living by the ocean most of my life that there will be periods where i don't see it that often. in the last few years, that's really changed. we spent most of last year renovating our home in mexico. salvaging might actually be more like it. that process, and the comfortable gathering place that it is now, has brought us back to the ocean. being on the water, i realize it's where i am most calm.  

i can think

i can breathe.

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teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
antoine de saint-exupery

christmas

christmas week

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cold saltillo mornings
deserted beach walks
candlelight dinners
strings of lights
cozy fires
presents
family
joy.