Rod Davis: Why You Need His Wisdom in 2021
Writing a profile about Rod Davis for Seahorse Magazine was a great example of why I love my job. Read More …
2020: The Year of Seeing Differently
What was supposed to be a year denoting clarity (20/20) instead turned on the blinders of uncertainty—for everyone in the whole world. Read More …
Christmas Eve Circumnavigation: A Gift of Story
On Christmas Eve, Fisher Marty circumnavigates Brenton Island—but it’s far from just a pleasure cruise. Read More …
Writer Jane Sigal Talks About Eating to Understand
My neighbor (and New York Times food writer) Jane Sigal uses food to understand other cultures—and then translates for the rest of us. Read More …
4 Important Life Lessons from Losing on a Lake
What sailboat racing on lakes can teach us about navigating through a pandemic. Read More …
Holiday Book List for 2020
Throughout this crazy year, books have provided escape. Here’s a look at my recommendations from 2020. Read More …
Happy Thanksgiving from Cooperation Island
What would Thanksgiving be like on my imaginary island? Read More …
Book Review: The Midnight Library
Matt Haig’s latest novel reminds us of what really makes our lives worth living. Read More …
Farewell to the Best Boat Park Buddy
We lost Geoff Ewenson much too soon. Read More …
How to Stretch a Pantser Writer’s Brain
A writing class on advanced novel planning provides more inspiration than a fresh box of pencils—or even a new lunch box. Read More …