When is it time to let go of a dream? What are the criteria for taking your dream to the vet and just nicely, peacefully putting it to sleep? For the past six years, I have dreamed of bareboat chartering (i.e. renting) a catamaran sailboat in the British Virgin Islands. I would be the skipper. My husband would be my first mate. Between the two of us, we have all the sailing Continue Reading
Pack a Bag You Can Be Proud Of
I did it. I fit that huge pile of camping gear into my small, ultralight backpack. OK, technically it is not all inside the bag, but at least it is firmly attached in a manner safe to both myself and the gear. Even more awesome, the entire pack only weighs 30 lbs. Exactly 30 lbs. Yes, I know that is the weight limit of the bag and its suspension system. And I know that my Continue Reading
Family Love, Pirate Style: Examples from The Iron Rose
I was really bad yesterday. I spent the whole day reading Marsha Canham’s The Iron Rose, book two in the Pirate Wolf series. To make my transgression even worse, I had already read the book. I couldn’t even claim that I just wanted to know what happened next. So why did the Iron Rose have such a strong hold on me? Because there is so much love. The Iron Rose is not Continue Reading
I’m Broken, You’re Broken, So What?
I’m broken. Since early March, I have taped my left knee daily. Going up stairs requires great concentration to avoid a blow out. My weekly climbing session has devolved into me pretending that I don’t have a left leg, or at least a left leg that is capable of straightening. My friend is broken. In late February, he was with me and a group of friends on a ski trip. Near the Continue Reading
Create Your Own Fairy Tale
I have a confession to make. I am a hopeless romantic. As outdoorsy and non-girlie as I am, I enjoy chick flicks. And true expressions of love can always bring a tear to my eye. So that is my excuse for watching several hours of a cheesy reality dating show last night when I had the evening to myself. This show was set in a beautiful location, and winning couples were Continue Reading
