Nestled in the many coves along the California coastline are quaint towns and villages like Pescadero. Founded as an official town only in 2010, Pescadero has a long history, with tombstones in the cemetery reaching back to the 1800's. Spending a sweet afternoon at the beach I couldn't help but notice how few anemones could be found in the tide pools. Those I did find were pale yellow in color with a slow response to my touch. In general I have noticed fewer anemones in tide pools I have encountered recently along the coast. With soft sand beneath me, I pondered this with the sea birds while the sound of the waves washed over my soul this early September day.