‘Stuck’ in Paradise
“Lose yourself and find the key to paradise…” –Jimmy Buffett Cyclone season was soon upon us, so I relaxed into knowing we were too north for cyclones and shouldnāt be heading anywhere south or west for a while. We came upon a bay with a long righthander and a hollower left. There was a vacant […]
Happiness and the pursuit of passion?
It seems clear to me that there is a direct ratio between happiness and the amount of time we spend pursuing our passions. Following my surge of inspiration to follow my heart, I noticed the people RIGHT around me who were putting themselves nearer to their passions, making a difference in their own lives, and […]
Donāt Kill the Star!
And the next day at ten oāclock sharp, Jimmy circled Swell on his stand-up paddle board. āCome aboard,ā I called. āIām nearly ready!ā He descended into Swellās cabin, eyes wide, taking in all the quotes and photos and details. I showed him my book collection, hoping I could give him one of my favorites, but […]
Where the Wind and The Water are Free: Casual dining with Jimmy and Quino
I woke with a headache but couldn’t help but notice the size of the whitewater on the reef. The north swell was way up and I couldnāt rest despite my lack of sleep. I finally thumbed a ride to the reef and surfed away the afternoon and the headache. Upon my return, Jess and Teiva […]
āMother, Mother Oceanā¦I Have Heard You Callā¦Wanted to Sail Upon Your Waters Since I was 3 Feet Tallā¦ā
As you might have guessed from my Christmas blog, my family had listened to Jimmy Buffett for as long as I can remember. I was practically spoon-fed his lyrics throughout my childhood years aboard boats. My fatherās love for his music eventually became my own and album after album carried us through year after year. […]
