I spent many hours and years sailing inland and on the oceans. At its best, it is wonderful. At its worst, very dangerous. Been there a few times. Yup, watch the weather and pay attention! But then again, just getting out of bed each morning is a risk. Glad you are diving in, Julie.
Great story - scary analogy. I just did the two things you are never to do. 1. I bought a boat 2. I bought a hundred year old WOOD boat. I am with you.
I am not a sailor but the analogy of a fierce storm hitting our country rings true. My paid registration for OWR 5 was done months ago. I always need a future vantage to keep me moving forward in a good way. I do jot travel the world bit OWR brings me to people, thoughts and energy of the world.
Chilling …. My first thought was to renew my subscription - it’s after 1am - my thoughts will be clearer tomorrow. A breath of prayer, perhaps morning won’t be so foreboding.
And yet the space of OWRs past felt so safe and nurturing. Do we need that safe haven even more in these uncertain times? That is a question I ask myself about all my decisions these days of angst and uncertainty.
Eerily similar to a disquieting lull before the crash of a thunderous lightning strike. The air is thick with anticipation of something big coming and about to occur. I feel it too.
Great column!
Thanks, Cheryl!
Well done, Julie
I spent many hours and years sailing inland and on the oceans. At its best, it is wonderful. At its worst, very dangerous. Been there a few times. Yup, watch the weather and pay attention! But then again, just getting out of bed each morning is a risk. Glad you are diving in, Julie.
Best part of this story? You survived! In extremely dangerous conditions, you found a way to survive, Julie Gammack.
Great story - scary analogy. I just did the two things you are never to do. 1. I bought a boat 2. I bought a hundred year old WOOD boat. I am with you.
A stunner, Julie.
The storm? I fear it's here.
And not a power boat in sight.
Yet.
...always an optimist.
You took me to another world with your sailing story.
I am not a sailor but the analogy of a fierce storm hitting our country rings true. My paid registration for OWR 5 was done months ago. I always need a future vantage to keep me moving forward in a good way. I do jot travel the world bit OWR brings me to people, thoughts and energy of the world.
Mary, you’ve been to each one, haven’t you? We need to have a special recognition for those of you who have attended all five!
Nice piece
Chilling …. My first thought was to renew my subscription - it’s after 1am - my thoughts will be clearer tomorrow. A breath of prayer, perhaps morning won’t be so foreboding.
And yet the space of OWRs past felt so safe and nurturing. Do we need that safe haven even more in these uncertain times? That is a question I ask myself about all my decisions these days of angst and uncertainty.
Well, we certainly need to get our stories out into the world, now more than ever, don’t you think?
Wonderful moody photograph !
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Bob Dylan. 1965
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Look out, kid
Don't matter what you did
Walk on your tip toes
Don't tie no bows
Better stay away from those
That carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose
Watch the plainclothes
You don't need a weather man
To know which way the wind blows.
Eerily similar to a disquieting lull before the crash of a thunderous lightning strike. The air is thick with anticipation of something big coming and about to occur. I feel it too.
yes.
Especially poignant to a fellow sailor.
Indeed.