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Life Lessons from the Sea #19 Surviving a Whirlwind

Montego Bay, Jamaica A few weeks ago, I came home from a refreshing trip to Jamaica expecting a return to normalcy, ready to dive back into life with renewed vigor. Instead, I faced a whirlwind […]

Life Lessons from the Sea # 18: A tribute to Martin Eugene Myers

As some of you may know, my step-dad suffered a heart attack and passed away a week ago today. This is really the first chance I’ve had to do any writing (apart from his eulogy) […]

Life Lessons from the Sea #16: Putting in that extra effort

Drake at the lake, raft steadied by brother-in-law-to-be, Devon Our family has tried to fit in a few final trips to the lake in the waning days of summer. Our trips to the lake, while […]

Life Lessons from the Sea # 15: Ten Tips for Staying Afloat When You Feel Like You’re Drowning

                          Photo credit: Jeff Sandquist Years ago, I went swimming in the ocean with my husband, Matt, and our two small children, along […]