Sunday, February 22, 2009
Rescue at Sea, by Clayton Evans
Meeting Gail Evans at Betty Duyndam's 'Birthday Bash' was truly one of the big highlights of the evening. She is an articulate, highly-educated and lively Canadian -- a paragon of the Vancouver Island educational system. Her husband, Clayton's, book was a revelation that the history and world of rescue dives even deeper than the enthralling TV footage of amazing rescues you see. Go to my post -- http://www.examiner.com/x-2424-Yachting-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Coast-Guard-drama -- to get a better idea of the enormity of this intriguing subject.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Blending your passions in personal & professional life
You've heard of "blended families." Well, it has become obvious that Husband Dick and I have married ourselves to our avocations as writers, and myself as a writer/PR professional, as well as with boating, travel and enjoying our friends, new and old. Our very lives have become a series of 'blended passions.'
Passion #1: Travel opens your brain synapses. It will stave off Alzheimers, not to mention small-mindedness. Travel frees your heart from fear and makes you braver.
Passion #2: Writing is easier for me than talking (and Heaven knows, I do enough of that)!
Passion #3: Reading is the listening part of writing.
Passion #4: Eating & Drinking. I'm enjoying this "for two," now that Dick can't.
Passion #5: Socializing, which goes with all of the above!
What drives you? I'm listening.
Passion #1: Travel opens your brain synapses. It will stave off Alzheimers, not to mention small-mindedness. Travel frees your heart from fear and makes you braver.
Passion #2: Writing is easier for me than talking (and Heaven knows, I do enough of that)!
Passion #3: Reading is the listening part of writing.
Passion #4: Eating & Drinking. I'm enjoying this "for two," now that Dick can't.
Passion #5: Socializing, which goes with all of the above!
What drives you? I'm listening.
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This mural at False Creek Yacht Club gives a taste of the artistic flavor of the Island.
Clear Water
Beyond Vancouver Island's sunny shore, you can see the clouds just waiting for their chance to move back in!
Winter Sunrise in Sidney
I'm up in time to catch this sunrise as seen from the cockpit of Last Resort as we are moored in Port Sidney Marina. It's great to be getting out on the water, again!
Crazy Sidney Sailors
Forgive the poor quality of my cell phone's camera, but thought you'd like to see these sailors racing in 25-35-knot winds!
Sidney Wall Mural
Sidney's landmark wall mural at the corner of Beacon and Resthaven Drive depicts 10 native Salish paddlers escaping a storm. This street art is called 'Nil/Tu,o' which means in the Salish language 'In the beginning'.
View From Sidney Fishing Pier
On days like this, Robin Williams might cheer you up. Click on the photo for a link.
Snow can be seen on the hill behind our slip at Port Sidney Marina.
Happy Holidays!
Living in transit means it's hard to exchange Christmas cards. So, please accept my best wishes for the Holiday Season.
Granville Island
Liz Gregory's cool island houseboat community was adorable.
Fabulous Vancouver
Dick's photo of this fabulous city is my new favorite! By the way, Dick has updated our log with our trip from Ensenada to Alaska on www.voyagesoflastresort.com.
BC Ferry
This reminds us that Vancouver will host the Winter Olympics in 2010.
The Strait of Georgia
Looking eastward to Vancouver
Amazing Canadian Coast Guard ACV
Dick caught this hovercraft doing 27 knots!
