A place for posts

  • The things I do for friends 

    Small World is an old boat. She has that charm that only comes from old stuff. Lots of pretty wood varnished to high heaven. The sole is the nicest hardwood floors I’ve ever lived on. It definitely helps make the boat feel homey. Over the years I encountered boats with carpet on them and thought Read more

  • Living the dream?

    Living the dream?

    After 3 years, life on a boat feels somewhat… somewhat… normal. At least it did prior to moving in with Anna and Elia for 9 months (love you guys). Now I’m back in land lubber mode and I’ve forgotten just how different living aboard really is. I think from the outside looking in, it’s easy Read more

  • That one time we almost got towed 

    That one time we almost got towed 

    Have you ever noticed that there are some days that seem to stay with you forever? You can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin from a trip to the beach, or hear the laughter of friends and loved ones at a party, or smell the horse manure from a trip to a Read more

  • Aren’t you so excited?!

    You know when you’re getting ready for a big vacation and everyone asks if you are starting to get excited? “Oh my gooooooooddddddd I bet you’re just so ready to get the heck out of here! Are you so excited? How long are you going for? Where are you staying? How much does all of Read more

  • The Top 10 Questions Asked of the Sailors. You’ll Never Believe What They Said!

    The Top 10 Questions Asked of the Sailors. You’ll Never Believe What They Said!

    So we spent three weeks on a boat together. Lots of folks (that’s a word people say, right? Folks. Follllks. Fo’ks. Huh…) ask about what it is like to be trapped in a small space with other people for an extended period of time. To be fair, we weren’t really trapped, there were other people around, Read more

  • What do you MEAN it isn’t summer anymore? This is bullshit.

    What do you MEAN it isn’t summer anymore? This is bullshit.

    It is definitely, solidly into autumn now that October has arrived nearly 2016 already fucking the end of January and I have yet to finish writing about our San Juan Islands trip. Yes I’ve edited this draft a few times because I continue to procrastinate on it. Don’t act like you’re surprised. The long days Read more