When Jeff and I first hatched the idea of selling our house(s) and moving away from Georgia and onto a sailboat, one question we grappled with was how we would leave our friends and find a new community, especially since we planned to be on the move quite a bit. … Continue reading
Jeff and I just hosted our first company aboard Kismet. After seven days sharing approximately 200 sq. ft. (that’s less than 50 sq. ft. p/p, if you count the 2 boat dogs), I am happy to say that it was a successful endeavor. Sharon, an old friend from our early Atlanta … Continue reading
Long ago, in a faraway land I lived in this cottage, set snug in the sand. St. Simon’s island was “home” for a spell While I dug at Fort Frederica, excavating a well. An archaeological dig was my job at that time Searching remnants of homes built of oysters … Continue reading
This past weekend, I traveled to my hometown of Harlan, Ky, to spend some time with my family. My parents have lived in the same house for nearly 50 years, and they have finally decided that it’s too much house. They spend winters in Florida, anyway, so why not make … Continue reading
Yesterday I was taken by surprise-shocked, really-when a friend called to let me know that a friend and neighbor of ours had been killed in a tragic accident. Let me preface this by saying that this person that died wasn’t what I would consider a “close” friend, not someone I … Continue reading
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Mommy and Diddy sat on the couch and made a list of things that we are thankful for. We would like to share them with you. We are thankful for a roof over our head and a warm bed to sleep in. It wasn’t that long … Continue reading
My favorite show is back on for the summer. Have you seen “Men of a Certain Age?” It’s about 3 men facing midlife and the everyday life crises, both good and bad. If you haven’t watched it, give it a try. Anyway, recently, a very good friend of ours celebrated … Continue reading
HK’s not happy with me. After I post this, I’m sure he won’t be speaking to me. But wait…he doesn’t even read my blog, so, he’ll never know, right? OK, Shhhhhh….. Saturday night, we had our regular DAAM night at the home of our friends Jenny and Rick. DAAM is … Continue reading
Our Sewanee reunion is now past, and I realize that I haven’t written anything since returning. Part of that has to do with the fact that since quitting his job, HK and I have been consumed with future plans, including covering our health insurance needs and figuring out what to … Continue reading
This morning, laying in bed after the alarm went off for the 3rd time (my ritual–3rd time’s charm), I reached out to pat each of my 3 dogs that share the bed with HK and me. Yes, that’s right, all 3 sleep with us. I wouldn’t have it any other … Continue reading