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Thoughts on the Sea #17

Posted on April 12, 2016by Island Mom

He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea. George Herbert For other thoughts on the sea, see #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, and #16.

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Thoughts on the Sea #14

Posted on October 19, 2015by Island Mom

Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong […]

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Thoughts on the Sea #13

Posted on June 27, 2015by Island Mom

When the storm is over and night falls and the moon is out in all its glory and all you’re left with is the rhythm of the sea, of the waves, you know what God intended for the human race, you know what paradise is. Harold Pinter For other thoughts on the sea, see #1, […]

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Thoughts on the Sea #12

Posted on February 18, 2015by Island Mom

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. Jacques Yves Cousteau For other thoughts, see #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11.

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Thoughts on the Sea #11

Posted on November 21, 2014by Island Mom

There is, one knows not what sweet mystery about this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath. Herman Melville (Yes, it’s from Moby Dick.) For other thoughts on the sea, see #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10. Coming Next Week: An Island Mom’s Christmas […]

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Thoughts on the Sea #9

Posted on August 9, 2014by Island Mom

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. Vincent Van Gogh For other sea quotes, try #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8.

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