They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; Psalm 107: 23-27

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; Psalm 107: 23-27 From the Boston Globe, 21 April 2020 By Abigail Feldman Globe Correspondent, Updated April 20, 2020, 9:55 p.m. A man died after falling off a fishing boat near the coast of Gloucester on Monday afternoon, according to … More They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; Psalm 107: 23-27

I Can Hardly Keep Up!

The requirements I’ve put upon myself! I have bitten off more than I can chew apparently. Typical behavior for an ‘A’ type personality like myself. Hunkering down should be easier than this, I would think, but it has proven a little more than I bargained for. Let me explain. (Bear with me, if you can.) … More I Can Hardly Keep Up!

Strength and Poise

STRENGTH AND POISE I am, sometimes, embarrassed to see people who are extras in films carrying something I could, at one time, carry three of. Tonight, I saw two people carry a small log. To me it was small. I have carried three of them through the woods on my shoulder at one time avoiding … More Strength and Poise

Something Smells

Unexpected Good News One of the indicators that one might be infected with Covid-19 is the loss of the sense of smell. For the past two to three weeks I have been bugged by a bad taste in my mouth and the persistent acrid smell of something I can only vaguely recognize. I’ve been distracted … More Something Smells

Port Siders, Unite! Move on Over for Righties.

As I am left-handed, I recall reading this a long time ago. It comes from “Les Misérables”. When the peasants went to the barriers with muskets and other tools of rebelion they took positions convenient to the weapons they had. Hugo used this passage to describe what factor ruled where they placed themselves. “The left-handed … More Port Siders, Unite! Move on Over for Righties.