When I announced my plans to embark upon my Year by the Water adventure, most people were happy for me and said something along the lines of, “Take me with you!” A few, however, expressed “concerns. A meeting planner cautioned me with, “Sam, I hope you know you’re taking a risk by taking yourself off the grid. You need to… Read more →
Here at the point in Balboa Park near San Diego, CA. I’m smiling because I’ve decided that, as we near October 1st – the “official” end of my Year by the Water – I’m nowhere near ready for this to end. As my friend Joan Fallon said, “Looks like this is transitioning into LIFE by the Water.” She’s right. At this… Read more →
I’m here in Morro Bay this week as part of my Year by the Water. I am filled with sweet and bittersweet memories. This is the where my mom and dad lived – actually nearby Los Osos – for the last years of their life. I remember holiday family reunions at their home, where my brother, sister and I returned as adults… Read more →
Are you drawn to water? Do you love being in, on, around or by it? Why? For me, water is the perfect metaphor for reflection. It’s not just that water feels like “home.” (After all, we are 65% water., All of us are bodies of water.) It’s not just that water is beautiful, calming, powerful, musical and inspiring … all… Read more →
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 →
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