I grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children born to Italian parents. It’s 1975. The Vietnam war ends; the Dow closes at 858, gas costs an astronomical 44 cents a gallon, and some kid named Bill Gates creates a little company called Microsoft. I’m a nine-year-old with crud under my nails, ripped Toughskins, and a foul mouth. Things move slower. … [Read more...]
Getting Tipsy In Brunswick
Okay… so my blog on the misunderstood Philadelphia football fans went over like a lead balloon. The one on hurricane preparation had as much staying power as tropical storm Erika. I get it. Stick to what I know and don't stray from the box… that's what you're telling me right? Stick to sailing, pretty anchorages, lovely sunsets and the fluff, the circumstance that is "cruising" … [Read more...]
I’m Walking on… Sunshine.
As I wake, to a clean boat and a cool north east breeze cascading through open hatches I realize I'm craving something. It's Saturday morning. Mel and Jet have been out of town for two long weeks and are on their way home. I… have a free morning. Varnish is done, Laundry is done and I'm outta almond milk. I'm not drinking black coffee today. No, it's time for a con leche and I … [Read more...]
You Like Coffee? You’re Gonna Love This!
*Update 1/1/14: We drew a winner - congratulations to Jody & Peter from Punta Gorda, FL! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello everyone! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and holiday season in general. We love this time of year and even though we celebrate it differently than we ever had, the … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Well we certainly have so so much to be thankful for, being on this adventure together, surrounded by love and support from such awesome friends and family. I could go on and on, but we really do try to appreciate each and every moment. We still wake up and smile because we can't believe we have this opportunity to be doing this fun and crazy thing. Our first Thanksgiving on … [Read more...]