Book Review: Come With Me
A 2018 novel teaches me something about my own brain, even though both my life and my writing are quite different. Read More …
Spring into Sailing
For me, spring begins with a regatta. Read More …
Audiobooks: A World of Their Own
Is it possible to “read” an audiobook? Read More …
Worlds Win Makes Hammer News
A feature in Hammer Nutrition’s Endurance News takes me right back to winning the Snipe Women’s Worlds. Read More …
Adjectives: Lazy Shorthand or Powerhouse?
Adjectives can be either a crutch for the lazy or, when used tactically, a powerful shorthand. Read More …
Only One Jud (Smith)
Interviewing Jud Smith for Seahorse was a lot of fun‚ even before he won the Rolex. Read More …
No Building? No Problem
The January 2019 Seahorse included a small piece about FAST USA. Read More …
Book Review: Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng’s careful and insightful novel asks, what makes the best family? Read More …
Finding Your Next Book
Finding the next book to read can be a challenge. Here’s how I do it. Read More …
US Olympic Update: Sailing’s the Easy Part
While it’s easy to see the big picture from the VIP boat (or sidewalk), it’s much harder to appreciate how much work goes into every detail of Olympic sailing. Read More …