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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Great column!

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Thanks, Cheryl!

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Pat Peterson's avatar

Well done, Julie

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Mary Ellen Miller's avatar

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.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Best part of this story? You survived! In extremely dangerous conditions, you found a way to survive, Julie Gammack.

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Smith, Becky's avatar

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.

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Andy Lyons's avatar

A stunner, Julie.

The storm? I fear it's here.

And not a power boat in sight.

Yet.

...always an optimist.

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Shirley Neary's avatar

You took me to another world with your sailing story.

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Mary C. McCarthy's avatar

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.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

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!

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Gilbey Strub's avatar

Nice piece

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Chris Henning's avatar

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.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Well, we certainly need to get our stories out into the world, now more than ever, don’t you think?

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Carol Sutherland's avatar

Wonderful moody photograph !

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Jill June's avatar

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.

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Blue Thoughts From a Red State's avatar

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.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

yes.

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Scott Berry's avatar

Especially poignant to a fellow sailor.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Indeed.

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