What a joy it was sailing on Chesapeake Bay with Captain Jen. I was in Annapolis, saw a flyer for Woodwind Schooners, called to sign up, and BOOM, was on the water later that afternoon. Jen graciously gave me a go at the Woodwind II’s helm (yes, the same beautiful 74 foot schooner that was featured in the movie The… Read more →
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says, “There will always be serendipity involved with discovery.” You’ve know what I’ve found? “There will always be SerenDestiny involved with discovery.” Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Do you know what I’ve found? Chance favors the aligned mind. Here’s what I mean. I’ve been driving west for the past week as part of… Read more →
Science shows that delight – whether it’s laughing out loud or exclaiming at something that’s caught our favorable attention – releases feel-good endorphins. I am testimony to that. As written before, this #YearbytheWater adventure is half-plan, half-partner. There are days and weeks when I need to be some place in particular at a certain time. The last couple weeks, that… Read more →
One of the most important lessons-learned from my Year by the Water has been the ripple effect rewards of setting something new in motion. For example, earlier this year, long-time friend Dewitt Jones (renowned National Geographic photographer) shared on Facebook that he’d be a guest expert at a private photography workshop at Monet’s Garden led by Charles Needle. I immediately… Read more →
I have enjoyed every single moment of this private workshop at Monet’s Garden with world-class photographers Charles Needle, Dewitt Jones and Jack H. Davis. I’ve had an opportunity to practice Bucky Fuller’s advice to “Dare to become a beginner.” The other participants have years of experience and dozens of lens. They wear vests with pockets and pull carry-ons stocked with… Read more →
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