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The “how do you heat your boat” edition

One of the frequently asked question we get is, “How do you heat your boat in the winter?” The short answer is that we heat … Read More ›

Posted on December 12, 2011July 31, 2023
family life

Visiting

We had a wonderful time reconnecting with family and friends. It is so nice to have the extra hands and love of grandma and grandpa. … Read More ›

Posted on December 1, 2011July 4, 2019
family life, food

Little V’s Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving night was spent at a dinner party of close friends of my in-laws. Our official family gathering, with both sets of grandparents was … Read More ›

Posted on November 26, 2011July 31, 2023
family life

Halloweeeeeen or bust

Photo credit: Jenny Photo credit: Ellen Well, my 3 year old daughter enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and going trick or treating with her friends–not to … Read More ›

Posted on November 2, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

Sailing season wrap-up ~ summer of 2011

                    I’m happy to say that we’ve done a fair amount of sailing this summer. According … Read More ›

Posted on October 31, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

Taking care of “the red thing”

To V, the fire extinguisher is the “red thing I put my foot on to step up” to her berth. To us, it’s an important … Read More ›

Posted on October 24, 2011July 4, 2019
sailboat

Honey, I got us pinned to the anchor of a power boat

{Pictures to come later. Our camera cord is MIA} On Sunday, we persuaded our friend Tim of Windhorse to come with us for our last sail … Read More ›

Posted on October 20, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

{this moment} Sailor girls

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a recent moment I want to pause, savor and remember – inspired by Soulemama.

Posted on October 14, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Happy Birthday Teaspoon

I’ve known Teaspoon (not her real name) since she was a tiny babe, and her mother even longer. Jona and I go way back. We … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2011July 4, 2019
family life, sailboat

Annapolis Boat Show, the Pardeys, and Zach Aboard meetup

The Annapolis Sailboat show started with a bang. Armed with the seminar schedule–and wishing to avoid product overload–I managed to cram in five classes in … Read More ›

Posted on October 10, 2011July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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