Treasures

 This morning the clouds streamed across blue skies as Jase and I sipped coffee sitting on the balcony off the living room. Blankets tucked over my feet and the steam from my cup warming my nose; it was probably too chilly for most - but the sun and the sea air were worth it. We had eggs benedict at a little place while we filled out post cards for loved ones and then made a grocery run for weekend supplies as the weather looks a bit dicey in the coming days.

"I'll stay up here so I can pull you back up." he said. I loved him for that. Tom Nevers beach has a ledge, a bank of sand that one basically "surfs" down to get to the foam and shells. I grinned like a ten year-old, kicked off my shoes, and laughed as I slid down into the damp sand. I rolled up my pants and the sun made the 46* crystal air seem so much warmer as I played in the surf, the waves the music my heart has longed for.

I stuffed my pockets with shells again, there was a green bottle and a glorious feather. Treasures...perhaps only to me, but I can't wait to put tea lights in the large blue quahog shell, it's the size of my hand! (you should see the grin on my face right now) We headed home and I unpacked food, poured a glass of wine, and went to lay down for a bit. When I awoke, there was a gift bag with tissue and a ribbon on the table....treasures of another sort! Did you know there are darling liquor stores that apparently deliver bottles of liquid refreshment along with rosemary crackers and manchego? I didn't know this was a thing! We have the most lovely of friends and tonight I am feeling so blessed.

There are storms rolling in tomorrow. 100% chance of rain, high winds, and coastal flooding. Can I say - I am thrilled with this? We're not getting dressed. We're playing scrabble and bought a puzzle and we have enough firewood for days...treasures indeed.