the core of a whelk

i found this on the beach.

it's pretty cool, i think. it will look neat next to my other shells. and i like the weathered wood backdrop.

these "real" southerners may get funny looks for spending traditionally cold holidays at the beach, but my it's lovely.


*and PS, a real southerner is one who thinks that Oklahoma is part of the midwest, and who thinks that tea should always be served sweetened.