Life Lessons from the Sea #8: Conserve and Protect

More often than I’d like to admit, while walking along what should be a pristine beach, I’ve tangled my feet in fishing line. Pesky little problem and ugly, too. Unfortunately, other signs of human carelessness […]

Life Lessons from the Sea #7: Seek Shelter from Storms

A perpetual breeze dances across the ocean, flitting up and down coastlines, bringing with it the smell of salt and a taste of freedom. To me, this breeze is one of the joys of spending […]

Life Lessons from the Sea #6: Teamwork Pays, so says the Shark

There is evidence of teamwork throughout the sea. Sailors work together to cross vast waters, some piloting, others raising sails or sometimes rowing, others cooking or cleaning. There is always work to be done and […]

Life Lessons from the Sea #5: Smooth sailing and course corrections

Ocean currents circle the globe, carrying warm water in some places, cool in others. They are consistent enough that ocean liners hitch rides on them to reach their destination ahead of schedule. Sometimes life is […]

Life Lessons from the Sea #4: Let your Light Shine

One of the great beauties of nature is the play of light on the sea. Last weekend, my family went to the lake. We splashed and swam, laughed and played, but in the end, as […]