“Ocean: a body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man—who has no gills.” (-Ambrose Bierce)

I’ve spent a good bit of time this week meandering through roads that hug the rugged California coastline.

It’s just awe-inspiring to see the majesty of the rocky cliffs and colors pervasive all along the state.

There’s such drama here, with jagged rocks right up to the water’s edge, and waves crashing into them, sending spray up into the air.

Even the sounds along the water’s edge evoke an energy and power.

Nature’s force is amazingly beautiful; at once calm and frenetic.

There’s something very soothing about the constant ebb and flow of water.

“Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn’t happen.” (-Stephen Wright)