I had no luck finding a háček on short notice for last night’s departure, so I turned Rastaflage backwards and paddled the big expedition-style canoe solo. The wind was still cold and brisk, blowing north-northwest right into the launch at … Continue reading
About eight years ago, I was invited by a close friend to join a canoe trip down the Teslin River in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Besides the appeal of twelve days of wilderness paddling, I was also intrigued by the unique … Continue reading
When a lady from the audience asked me how I was affiliated with the Quaker community in St. Petersburg, I couldn’t resist saying, “I’m a friend of Friend.” David Hastings, who is an outstanding scientist, teacher and community activist, a … Continue reading
Wonderful post by my good friend, Florida Studies classmate, and awesome paddling companion with XF500 lately!
Red and yellow blotches in the Gulf of Mexico animated radar images of a cold front forecast to blow strong wind and rain on Tampa between 3 AM and 10 AM Tuesday. It was Monday evening, and I busied myself … Continue reading
I just finished a long and wonderfully deep conversation with a very dear friend on the phone. All the while, the fire in my hearth was burning warm and bright and making the noises that fires do. Hissing and popping, … Continue reading
Note: I’m back in Florida. More posts about Hawaii will have to wait… but they are coming. For now, here’s the latest adventure that I’ve gotten myself into. Enjoy! Just when I climbed into bed late Tuesday night, the lightbulb … Continue reading
One of my favorite “secret spots” in Tampa is a nature park right in the middle of an industrial zone. Dense mangroves and winding, unmarked paddling trails (only passable around high tide) are reminiscent of Old Florida. So are the … Continue reading
While switching gears into gap-year logistics mode, I’m hoping to keep you entertained with stories from my first blog — sanity-saving diversions posted while writing my Master’s thesis. This one seems appropriate now as I’m already seeing holiday shopping ads … Continue reading
Finally, a little break in the action — and the weather. After a busy week of working at the inaugural Sustainable and Authentic Florida Conference, I made time to take my canoe, “Rastaflage,” on the Alafia River yesterday. It was … Continue reading
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