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The Lonely Sea And The Sky

I think I'd like to live on the water...like in a houseboat, but only for about a year. It wouldn't be on the ocean (or Puget Sound, as pictured below). Instead, I would live on a river. Then, if I ever had to escape the long arm of the law, I would pull up my anchor and let the current pull me away...“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky; and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” -John MasefieldOutfit details:scarf- gift from my fatherjacket- H&Mnecklace- Modclothdress- White House Black Markettights- street vendorshoes- Bloch via Gilt
Posted January 11th, 2010 by usgirl
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