seaweed

Of The Sea

    Growing up on the California coast in Monterey was magical. Both of my parents were free divers. The intertidal plants and animals were my friends and we played daily. My whole family would be on the beach most weekends. My mother, father, and Uncles would suit up and head into the Sea to spearfish. My Grandmother in her wetsuit and pitchfork would dig for clams… Read More »Of The Sea

    Monterey Seaweed

      On a recent trip back to where I was born on Monterey Bay to see family, I went walking on the beach. Firstly the sand is soooo soft at the back of the bay in Pacific Grove. And the Seaweeds are bright, beautiful, and colorful. I collected some off the beach and took it home to be dried for The Butterfly Hill. We will be… Read More »Monterey Seaweed

      Seaweed Gift of the Sea

        Mother Nature’s healing Seaweed I have been on the beach most of my life. My Mother and Father were free divers in Monterey Bay. My whole family would have fish boils on the beach with my Father and Uncles coming out of the Ocean with fish they speared. My Grandmother in her wetsuit would clam on the beach, while us children would collect Periwinkles and… Read More »Seaweed Gift of the Sea