The birds are singing outside my office window. The harbor is calling. And the words and ideas just aren’t coming today.
You’re probably too busy yourself with boat or garden or book projects to read anything too in-depth, so this week I’m going to highlight some of my favorite posts from previous years—along with some of my favorite photos. Taken together, they make me realize how timeless the “launching” season is—even now that I no longer own a boat that needs varnishing.
June: Pure Potential
“This is the time of year when boats are launched, summer plans are hatched, and the possibilities and energy levels seem limitless. In the garden, everything is electrified: annuals and perennials alike vie for best-dressed flower, no matter how much time went into their actual planting or how deep their roots actually go.”
Diving into Summer, and Everything Else Too
“Each June, that first swim is always the hardest. Standing on the edge of dry, already anticipating wet, I savor the in-between; the about-to-be. My daily swim forces me across the edge of life’s comfort zone, again.”
Where Books Meet Boats: No Such Thing as “Chore”
“And on the many foggy writing mornings when I can’t really see where putting words on the page will eventually lead, the afternoon’s sailing might just be its own reward.”
Happy 10th Anniversary, Blog
“To celebrate a decade of blogging, I took a fresh stroll back through the archives to weed out 10 of my favorite posts. My takeaway? Specific topics have evolved, but the name is still a great match.”
Farewell June, My Favorite Month
“Every year, I beg the month of June to just slow down already—and it never listens. Couldn’t we somehow stretch out June until it’s more like an entire quarter?”
This blog celebrates its 16th anniversary this week, and June is rushing by even faster than I remember. I promise to be back with a fresh post next Thursday. Meanwhile, share your June thoughts in the comments below, or send me an email—unless you’re too busy enjoying this 2025 version of my favorite month of the year!
June we love it for so many different reasons. The days full with joy, water time, porch time, and long days. Last nights full moon. Ah taking in each moment.
Yes exactly! I write about it every year. My favorite month for so many reasons.