Her dream life of living on the river was in tatters. Carol found herself sitting on the bulk head of the old empty barge wondering how it had all gone so wrong; her dream life shattered by the... Read more >>

Sometimes the idea of an activity is much better than the reality. Sex on a beach or anywhere near loose and abundant sand falls into this category. And now for me, so does cruising the Nile. Let me... Read more >>

Before the traditional “surround sound” system, there was nature. Sitting in a canoe in the middle of a lazy Florida river, the narrow passage between shores creates the best acoustics on... Read more >>

Men yelling, cussing, arms thrashing, chains slithering, sinking quickly with the weight of nearly 100 impaled fish. Alarming adult panic. The first time I witnessed grown men cry. A cousin had lost... Read more >>

We’ve been here before. I do something. I don’t do something. It is whatever shiny nugget he pans out in his sieve. It’s all his. It’s all he needs. He takes that little stone... Read more >>

I had a very strange dream the other night. One of those dreams where you remember every detail but it still doesn’t seem to make sense. Maybe one of you could bring me some clarity. In my... Read more >>

Today’s dogs, and even some cats, are vacationing thanks to friendlier airlines, safety innovations, pet-friendly hotels, resorts, campsites, and restaurants with outdoor dining privileges. At... Read more >>

My grandfather owned a greeting card business, but his passion was watercolor painting. He and my grandmother would sail from Florida, where they kept their boat, to the Caribbean, where my... Read more >>

We were behind before we even started that day. My husband and I were preparing for an ocean voyage, planning to spend six months in French Polynesia aboard our 55’ sailboat, Compadre. Though we... Read more >>

A phone call disturbed my peaceful slumber on a Saturday morning when I really could have used the sleep. It was my mother. She said we’ve found someone who is interested in buying your... Read more >>