Category Archives: Water

Shelter Island Boat Festival

What we thought we were going to see: What we actually saw: A maritime museum room on the way and a canopied booth at the event dedicated to Dennis Conner – an American yachtsman known as Mr. Americas Cup, because … Continue reading

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A Holiday Gone Kaput

My mom calls me, a few times, to remind me that she is taking her much needed vacation at my house. She calls the day before her scheduled departure to ask if my sister and her kids can come along. I’m fine … Continue reading

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Black and White

In this moment my breath slows, my feet quiet In this moment my heart beats calm as my soul moves on In this moment the wind lacks the capacity to cool my back In this moment the boards creak under my wet … Continue reading

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Monterey Southward

It was so bright in the tent that I kept waking up. We had set the alarm for 5:30 am, but I was up before that drinking coffee out of our new thermos. We had stopped by REI last night … Continue reading

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A Titled Day

What an awesome place to camp. We slept great and got to see more turkeys on our way out after the camp host opened the gate early for us – before 6:30 am. We get $50 in gas at Valero, $200 … Continue reading

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