More Caribbean buildup, a podcast I enjoyed, and in the “your moral compass” department… “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked.“Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” I’m pretty sure that Hemingway’s two lines in “The Sun Also Rises” are the best description of change and tipping points I’ve ever come across. As such, …
Some good points, a different take on Tarot, and a song for my favorite holidaze… I’ll be honest and admit that sailing around the Caribbean has become a bit nervous and confused of late. For starters, it appears we seem to be ramping up for yet another war based on bugger all. You know, sort …
Some scary musings, zombie viruses, and in the “holy cream cheese WTF!?!?” department… Some days the whole consumerist mindset around sailing and cruising makes my brain hurt. Everything is just silly-expensive, people complain about prices, and yet they refuse to think and do something about it. For instance, that 30-year old Yamaha 3HP I’ve been …
Some scary protein, a comparison to ponder, and something to lift your mood… Yann continues his journey… On another tack… Tomorrow is a great day to get out of the house and participate. Find the event closest to you HERE
More Caribbean murders, some interesting typewriter stuff, and over in the “FAFO” department… Yeah, I do know that Mali is a land-locked African country and not on anyone’s sailing itinerary but, I expect, it won’t be the only country with the same idea and some will be on cruising routes. As it happens, I’ve completely …
What’s going on, some needful science, and someone you might want to follow… I spent yesterday afternoon dealing with an outboard motor which did its best to uphold my preference of oars to internal combustion engines. Oars seldom, if ever, need fixing. On those rare times when they do, you won’t find yourself covered in …
An apt thought, a bit of good news, and in the “this might be entertaining” department… Tom Cunliffe with something well worth watching… You’re still here?
A blast from the past, Scalzi on that AI slop, and in the “apt last words” department… Cruising, by its very nature is a nomadic pursuit. However, more often than not, it’s more akin to nomadized tourism. To tell you the truth, I’ve never been a big fan of being a tourist. Luckily for me, …
Some notes of note, bad news for boat builders, and why Venezuela adjacent cruising might be a no go zone… I’ve felt that a simple book on how to sail and cruise would be no bad thing. In a world where folks seem to take pride in not reading, there really should be a simple, …
Krugman with a bit of hope, some google news, and good advice from Wil Wheaton… “The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.”― William Gibson I don’t know how you feel about it but the current version of the future is not at all to my liking. Funny how I spend a …
