Category: Seasons
In Search of Inspiration: Spring and Launching Season
This week, on my morning set aside for blog writing, I must admit I was completely out of ideas. What can I say, it happens. Outside my window, a perfect spring day beckoned… so I turned to the archives, searching Read More …

Family Sailing: Launching the 52nd Season
Growing up with a family cruising boat shaped who I am today. Read More …

2021: My Top Three Milestones
Before the sun rises on 2022, I’m taking a look back at 2021’s personal milestones. Read More …

O Little Town of Brenton: My Gift to You
This year’s story brings us back to a particularly stormy Christmas Eve on Brenton Island. Read More …

Happy Thanksgiving! From Ritual to Miracle
This year, I’m grateful for something I used to take completely for granted. Read More …

August, Die She Must
No matter where we find ourselves, the end of summer is always bittersweet. Read More …

Reading the Lawn of a Happy Sailor
What our lawn has to say about this year’s sailing plans. Read More …

Asking Exactly the Right Question
Asking the right question can lead to surprising insights. Read More …

Offline, On the Water: Fresh Perspective
The first sail of the season is especially poignant this year. Read More …

Need a New Compass for 2021?
In case you haven’t already noticed: it’s April Fool’s Day. This year (like everything else) it feels different, because I’ve been feeling pretty foolish for about thirteen months now. Most of my best-laid sailing plans were laughed out of the Read More …