by Darcy Wiley | Aug 13, 2012 | Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012
From The Dress of Many Colors, by Darcy Wiley: “Help,” Libby mouthed toward Clarence, too late to catch his eye. She pressed her lips between her teeth. Should she try and break free? This was so much so soon, Paul wrapping his arms around her like they were going...
by Darcy Wiley | Aug 6, 2012 | Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012
Gift from the Sea Giveaway {$200 Value}: 1. Pottery Barn Golden Shells and Shell Chart Greeting Card 2. $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card 3. Neutral Striped Tote from Restoration Hardware 4. SoulCare Journal Set: Fair-Trade Mulberry Paper Journal/Sketchbook, Write for...
by Darcy Wiley | Jul 29, 2012 | Fresh-Cut Flowers, Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Pocket Change
When we packed for the beach, we didn’t know whether to take our swimsuits or our hazmat suits. We tracked ocean currents on the web, watched the news and called Gulf Coast locals to see if we should even come. I remembered years ago how I found globs of oil...
by Darcy Wiley | Jul 22, 2012 | Buttons & Thread, Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Pocket Change
I spoon froth into pale brown ripples of coffee and ask for more of the story of this place. Floor-to-ceiling doors wide open bring in a breeze from the bay, and here comes the owner, friend of these friends. He brushes feathery wisps from his brow, tucks some grey...
by Darcy Wiley | Jul 16, 2012 | Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Sweet Tea
We were gathered in by branches, a generous canopy shielding sun from shoulders that looked mostly like stewed tomatoes. I had told my husband to wear sunscreen the day before, but he hadn’t listened. So this day, we fled the Gulf beach to find shade along the...
by Darcy Wiley | Jul 9, 2012 | Buttons & Thread, Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Sweet Tea
I’m thrilled to be guest posting for my friend Hayley at The Tiny Twig today. Be sure to swing over there and share your thoughts on how to create a life of “more passion and less fuss”…then come back and join us below for our latest...