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THE final day of a short stay on the
Just let me find one whole and perfect sand dollar!
And there it was. As the water pulled back. One delicate, white, whole and perfect sand dollar. Excited by the gift, I lifted it gingerly, took a few steps and, incredible luck, found another one. I carried my little cache down the beach and stopped. Here were three more sand dollars. And here three more. And three more!
On it went until my hands were full of delicate shells. Then my pockets. Perhaps on this beach such finds are as common as sand. But it was a thrilling few minutes for me. A gluttonous adventure. More sand dollars than I could carry!
Back at my cabin I lined them up outside the door along a weathered redwood rail. I admired their beautiful feathered designs. Each with a sea flower delicately etched. As if some artisan lived beneath the Pacific, working shells with her tiny chisel.
BOOKS are not unlike sand dollars. At least to those of us who cherish them, books are like treasure from the sea. We collect them. Study their beautiful designs. Admire their craftsmanship and hope, if we are writers, to carve out something just as fine. Our own whole and perfect sea flower design tossed into the sea to later be drawn in, a gift for someone else’s pocket.
About a week ago I flew to the
As a writer you couldn’t ask for more. It was a wonderful affirmation of the world of books, and what an honor it is to be included in this circle of writers, readers, librarians and educators who are looking for the next good read.
Which got me thinking. This week I want to celebrate (to paraphrase YALSA’s press on the upcoming Teen Read Week) “the possibilities that exist within a library’s doors, and within the covers of books.”
I’m excited to have a thoughtful interview with author Laura Resau. Her newest novel Indigo Notebook is launching this October and it’s an amazing read. Resau’s writing is both beautiful and honest, and she brings that same integrity to her thoughts on the writing life, the meaning of story, and how she’s found her niche by moving between cultures.
Then expert librarian Cathy Ensley from
And just an END NOTE to my sand dollar days.
Isn’t it gratifying to know it’s not so out of reach—that whole and perfect shell? Something to remember if, like me, you carve your designs as you go.
And to those of us who walk the beach waiting for what the artisan might reveal, may we find what we’ve been looking for in the sand.
--z.v.
this is just gorgeous. will you come to my house when I get one and paint??
Your friend will love this Lolo. It is so cheerful. I hope your head isn't still hurting. Your helper seems quite pleased with the project.
Very lovely! I am such a sucker for red though.....even if you had dragged the paintbrush down the wall I would have liked it!
And Grady seems to like it, so life is GOOD, yes???
XXOO!!
Anne
What a terrific surprise!!! Everything looks perfect because you know her so well. Jut beautiful!!
HAW
oops.. cute pix.. not cut pix. haha
OMGosh that is beautiful. She will love it. what a wonderful friend you are. I hope you're feeling better and no affects from your fall. Kitty looks mighty comfy there. Cut pix.
Hi Grady!!!
Beautiful work on the kitchen wall...she will absolutely LOVE it! I love red poppies...
They sure do!!!!
My what a gorgeous surpprise you have created for your friend!!!!!
LOVELY! And perfect for her I think.
Love your "little" helper.....
A pity I can enlarge the pictures very much on my ini mini laptop.... but I will at home.
I had a good nights sleep and today I will go to a Bhuddist temple to meditate with a colleague.
The sun is shining and I feel wonderful!
HAW!!!!
♥♥♥
>M<
awwww.
this is fabulous. beautiful. very cape coddy. i didn't know you also replaced and reframed.
you are a good friend. your friend will be jubilant when she sees this.
you are a good friend. i should know.
love
kj
Gorgeous!Love it!
Oh my! It looks fabulous so far ... even so, what job accomplishes anything without a site supervisor? GO GRADY! Get to work, Laurel!
Lolo you are fantastic what a dear Friend....
Hope you and M. come to visit some day in France and don't forget your pencils LOL.
xxMar
Absolutely gorgeous work - with that dreamy quality that marks it a Lo painting....
And....I have to say it again, I love the expression on your Furry Assistant's face!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Love what you have done here, Laurel. The combination of red poppies (I dream of Italy) and seashore treasures is so unexpected, but, it WORKS. Barb will be counting her friendship blessings when she returns home.
I am in awe of your talent, and I can't tell you often enough, it seems! I am attracted to red this year...I've planted loads of poppies, red petunias and geraniums. I wish you could come and paint my wall, lolo! Your friend will love it...it is so cheerful and warm.
This is so pretty! And so special because it was made by you! I'm sure your friend will be thrilled with this, I would be.
Oh ouch! Beautiful work though X:-)
OOOh MY...this is so sweet! I love the dangling shells...great little shadows...looks very real! what a treat to have a Lolo wall in one home! Awesome!
Ah, I knew I would love it!!! And your friend will be over the moon! How clever you are to paint it directly on the wall - think I'd be a bit nervous with that red paint. Love your rotund helper!