Category Archives: Random Reflections

     The magic of sailing a wooden boat appeals to our senses. Like the aesthetic beauty of a tree, a wooden boat is alive with beneficial assets. As the saying goes, “If God wanted fiberglass boats he would have created … Continue reading →

Wind, water, waves, light Sparkle on sweet salty air, Comorants, eiders, gulls take flight And ride south-west-er-lies Sails, clouds, sunlight, seas Move with celestial rhythm Schooners, sloops, sail on the breeze Gliding toward their destination   Mahogany, spruce, cedar, pine … Continue reading →

 There’s something special about an island. Happenings on islands occur at their own pace, Island Time. Islands are mystical places and they have their own island culture. When I was a boy, I used to explore Snake Island near my grandfather’s … Continue reading →