Birds on Boats
Last year, somewhere in Alaskan waters, a remarkable thing happened on my MM’s boat. A bird crashed onto the deck of the tug, and he thought it was badly hurt and might not survive. He said it seemed...
View ArticleThe Boy Who Is My Heart. So Much Depends On A Yellow Steamroller
An homage to William Carlos Williams The Yellow Steamroller So much depends upon a yellow steamroller buried in the dirt behind the shed On a bitterly cold afternoon, my tugboat man and I embarked on...
View ArticleHow to prepare for a cruise: Tips from a professional mariner
Are you planning a cruise vacation? Some things you should know before you go–from my personal maritime expert. My captain’s in an isolated location with no TV or newspapers or internet access (other...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday — Moose Tracks — Don’t Murder Animals
Is it really Wednesday already? On my way to a Pilates class, here’s my contribution: Moose Resting in Tall Grass in Grand Tetons. He didn’t move all day. He was about ten feet from the trail when we...
View ArticleThe Boy Who Is My Heart. So Much Depends On A Yellow Steamroller
Update: This poem was recently published in Waterways: Poetry in the Mainstream Volume 34 #4 The Yellow Steamroller So much depends upon a yellow steamroller buried in the dirt behind the shed On a...
View ArticleBeachy December Festival of Light and Color: Photos
Even though it’s the beginning of December and was the fifth night of Hannukah, here in Southern California we enjoyed a brief summery Sunday before a massive winter storm barrels down the coast from...
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