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Building the nesting dinghy, part 2

After stitching all the pieces of the dinghy together, Tim and I moved on to glueing the joints. The mating bulkheads (the 2 interior walls) … Read More ›

Posted on February 9, 2012July 4, 2019
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Our new book nook

Ever since I spotted a hanging book display (called a “library panel“) at a preschool open house, I’ve been wanting one for our little abode. … Read More ›

Posted on February 6, 2012July 4, 2019
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{this moment} Feeling ducky

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

Posted on February 3, 2012July 4, 2019
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Galley improvements

V enjoys the little improvements we’ve been making on the boat (or rather, the improvements Serena dreams about and I try to build.) She says … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2012July 4, 2019
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Postcards from the docks

Some pictures from last week: :: baking warms the soul :: hanging out with friends and some Dr. Seuss :: checking out the “U.S.S. Constitution … Read More ›

Posted on January 29, 2012July 4, 2019
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A tale of two dinghies

Two neighbors. Two boats. Two dinghies. One dream. This is Tim. Some people know that Tim and his first mate, Lauren, were our neighbors back … Read More ›

Posted on January 27, 2012July 4, 2019
family life, sailboat

Enter the (double) dragon

Underneath the snow crystals that blanket our little corner of the world, a slumbering beast stirs. The Lunar New Year ushers in the Dragon. Both … Read More ›

Posted on January 23, 2012July 4, 2019
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Little improvements

As I’ve mentioned before, Tig is working on quite a few big projects from building a nesting dinghy to getting us hot water. He’s also … Read More ›

Posted on January 17, 2012July 4, 2019
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Radio gaga

Our old stereo, a 1980s vintage radio with tape deck, tried to convince us that it was retro hipster cool. But we didn’t buy it … Read More ›

Posted on January 13, 2012July 4, 2019
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In the works

Tig is juggling a lot of boat projects right now. Here’s a sampler of the works in progress (WIP): :: Replacing our ancient tape player … Read More ›

Posted on January 10, 2012July 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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