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{postcard from the past} say cheese

I found this photo from late June and couldn’t resist.

Posted on October 1, 2011July 4, 2019
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{this moment} Cirque du V

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

Posted on September 23, 2011July 4, 2019
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Nahant and Marblehead, a two-nighter

We left Thursday morning around 10:30am. On the way out, we spotted a seal right outside the marina, to V’s excitement. Sailed north and stalled … Read More ›

Posted on September 19, 2011July 4, 2019
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Some days

Just so you don’t think that life aboard is all water views and sunsets, some days… …both kids want to be on my square inch … Read More ›

Posted on September 8, 2011July 4, 2019
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Happy birthday to V

My girl turned three recently. How did that happen? V, you are the trailblazer, the one who pushes me to the edge of new emotions, … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Happy Birthday to O

This week, my lil’ man, my crazy dude completed one trip around the sun. Words cannot even describe what a wonderful and healing experience this … Read More ›

Posted on September 2, 2011July 4, 2019
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Gratitude post-Irene

True wealth is: :: Helping a friend take down sails before the hurricane. :: Feeling relieved when my lil’ man recovered from a mystery allergy … Read More ›

Posted on August 31, 2011July 4, 2019
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Calf Island and a stormy ending

On Thursday afternoon, we set out for an overnight farther out in the Harbor Islands. Our friend Steve and his faithful companion Lily sail alongside … Read More ›

Posted on August 23, 2011July 4, 2019
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Wringing every last drop of summer

Summer in New England is painfully short, like a blazing fireball that brings scorching days, but fades in a blink of an eye. So we … Read More ›

Posted on August 21, 2011July 4, 2019
family life, sailboat

Snapshots from the week

Learning to play hide and seek with the big kids. A group huddle to discuss what to play next. Enjoying the park with ZZ. Rainy … Read More ›

Posted on August 19, 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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