
The Write Question
Writing always trumps not writing, no matter what kind of writing we consider most important. Read More …

Growing Older, Not Up
Growing up, with the Rolex. Read More …

Tourist Season: The End of the Road
It happens every summer, as predictably as a Narragansett Bay seabreeze: the tourists arrive. Read More …

Where Books Meet Boats: Situational Awareness
How to make your own luck. Read More …

Book Review: Sipping “Spilled Coffee”
J.B. Chicoine’s latest provides a steady drip of a story. Read More …

Boats, Books, and the Pursuit of Excellence
How can so many people—most people—be content to make the same mistakes over and over again, rather than striving to be better? Read More …

Drink to Win: Fizzy Hydration from Hammer
My new favorite Hammer product might surprise you—especially when you open your water bottle. Read More …

Criticism From Shore: It’s All In the Delivery
Delivering criticism? The delivery will affect how it’s received. Read More …

Competitive Sailing: Quality Equipment Leads to Quality Results
A few years ago, I bought a really nice guitar to replace the mediocre one I’ve had since my tenth birthday. On one level, the purchase was hard to justify; I am not and never will play at a caliber Read More …

The Psyche of Self-Employment
What to do when you get to the next line, where it says “Employer.” Read More …