- Fishing Freshwater Flats
July 2021 This summer, I discovered a new kind of fishing in a place that felt remarkably like the Bahamas—except the water was fresh, the smallmouth bass were plentiful, and the nearest palm tree was hundreds of miles away. The trip was a gift from my wife, Libby, celebrating two milestone birthdays: my oldest son Read More … - Only 178 Miles to Bermuda
Lovely Stars Knocks The Pain Out Of Your Arse Tuesday June 14 0100 watch 178 miles from our destination Just a few clouds interspersed among an amazing display of stars. The Big Dipper is close to the horizon to the north almost touching the horizon. The winds are light and variable out of the WNW. Our weather Read More … - Finding Love
(This is a short remembrance I wrote for the 50th Anniversary of Spring Sing in the Spring of 2007.) I should begin this tale with “Once upon a time,” for who could ever have dreamed up the extraordinary places, remarkable characters, and enduring memories that make up Spring Sing? Just think of all the wonderful Read More … - Remembering Edna Snyder
(Delivered at Edna Snyders’s memorial service, November 29, 2014) Our pastor at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Dr. Randall Tremba, told me that Edna Snyder, our oldest member, had asked if I would sing at her memorial service. I want you all to know that I sang for her last night and you have been spared. Frankly, it Read More … - Soundings: The Back Story
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch [or to fish]—we are going back from whence we came.— with apologies to John F. Kennedy The only thing better than owning a boat is having a great friend who owns a boat. This week, Read More …
A place to tie it all together