Archive for the ‘Flotsam & Jetsam’ Category

Why I Sail

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

I am often asked what it is about sailing that keeps driving me to sea.  So, for those of you who share that question, here are a few thoughts about my desire to sail. (more…)

Meeting Joe – Required Reading

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Those close to me know that I have this habit – this thing that I do each day. I try to meet one new person, someone I would probably never normally meet, each and every day. Sometimes I strike up a conversation with a homeless man; sometimes a stranger in an elevator, airplane or while waiting in line (always waiting somewhere). I call it my ‘One-a-Day Challenge’.  The stories – and the people I meet – are often surprisingly interesting.

Well today, I met Joe.   And this is his story – one of inspiration, heart and dedication to living.

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Introductory Post

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

This is an introductory post to simply act as a placemarker when the Flotsam & Jetsam category is empty – which is most of the time except when I’m at sea and sending nightly updates.  Once I arrive back in port, I will always move the Flotsam posts into a new category to help keep the site organized. 

Thanks for stopping by – if there’s posts in here, you can rest assured that I’m somewhere on the ocean trying to keep a boat afloat and keep my crew safely aboard.

 

Cap’n Blaine