This is a story that began so long ago, High above Cayuga’s waters, a new father glows. Even a lucky man gets only one first-born son, A prize to cherish, like a home run, And as I gaze upon this bundle of joy, My son smiles back; this moment...
Exploring New Boundaries
By the time we reached station 9, our team of seven appeared as a ragtag group of misfits totally oblivious to what lay ahead. But at the same time, there is something heavenly about standing on firm ground, looking down at the clouds. At an elevation of 3,460 meters...
Do Angels Have Names?
There is a fleeting instant in time that all of us experience every single day. It is as normal and routine as breathing. But, without forewarning, it can often be much more electrifying. I am talking about the exact moment of our first consciousness as we awake. Many times...
Just Another Day in Morocco
“Mark!” I yell to my brother, “Hurry up! I’ve been on that smelly boat for twelve hours and I’m hungry.” From across the room I hear, “Sounds more like cranky to me.” Our blue fin tuna venture in Morocco is in full swing and it’s difficult to find time...
A Story Lost in Time
Well, to say that I am disappointed would be an understatement. How could I lose something that captured so well, the fun and excitement of such a memorable day? I am not despondent, nor am I mad. But I am definitely saddened that I could never send out to...
Sailing into Father’s Day
Saturday, June 19, 2004 At exactly 2150 hours I am awoken by the captain with the standard “Ten minutes” warning. There is just enough time to clear out some cobwebs and get ready for the 10 PM to 2AM watch. As I awake I find myself on the port...
Never Order Sushi in the Desert
A wise person once told me “Never order sushi in the desert”. We were in Aguascalientes, Mexico at the time and I was temped to get some sushi at the May Fair. I would expect this is pretty good advise. However, I must admit that my all time favorite...
Bob’s Intro – What’s in a name?
Okay now, let’s get a few things straight right from the start. For me, this blog is not about sailing. But, eventually you will find a few sailing stories in it. This also, is not an autobiography. But you will find stories about me and about our family here. ...