An older man travels over sea and land in quest of new adventures
Quarantine
An ode to spring
As the Covid 19 Virus has officially been declared a “Pandemic” and toilet paper wars surge around the planet (silly people) I continue to seclude myself at home with what I’ve decided previously is called the Schlitzvirus. Mexico, home of Corona, apparently has the lowest global incidence of this insidious bug. Jack and I go for our regular outings in the cool spring weather but I still feel too wobbly to get out and live it up after ten days of this. Apparently I am far from being the only one with a similar affliction. Fortunately old Jack is quite content to sleep twenty-two hours a day so we plod into spring with little alacrity.
Along comes Jack. Some mornings there are too many good smells in the air to be in a hurry.Everyone needs a Jack
After a long dull winter I’ve finally finished my latest video. Here’s the link:
As usual my intent is to provoke folks to look inside themselves and truly think about notions others impose on us as ultimate truths. And that’s the whole situation. Stay healthy.
Bark ‘n fungus. Say that three times quickly. You’ve got it too! The micro-world is just as fascinating as any.Settled in, again… this waterfront squatters site changes hands frequently. The latest occupant has put some serious effort into upgrades. Despite a chill ocean breeze someone was asleep in there when I took the photo.A long green arm reached out.Wot the heck? One more of those spring photos.
“Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.” George Carlin
Fred is a slightly-past middle age sailor / writer / photographer with plenty of eclectic hands-on skills and experiences. Some would describe him as the old hippy who doesn't know the war is over. He is certainly reluctant to grow up and readily admits to being the eternal dreamer.
He has written several books including two novels, 'The Keeper' and 'Storm Ecstasy,' as well as 'The Water Rushing By', 'Sins Of The Fathers', 'The Magic Stick', as well as an extensive inventory of poetry, essays, short stories, anecdotes and photographs.
His first passion is the ocean, sailboats, voyaging and all those people who are similarly drawn to the sea. He lives aboard 'Seafire' the boat he is refitting to go voyaging, exploring new horizons both inner and outer. This blog is about that voyage and the preparations for it. In spite of the odds against it, the plan is to sail away this fall and lay a course southward. If you follow this blog your interest may provide some of the energy that helps fuel the journey.
Namaste
Contact him at svpaxboat@gmail.com
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Yes, I too enjoyed the video – good work. I was only disappointed that you didn’t credit the appearance of the onlny actor in the film – Jack. He will be saddened to know he was so neglected.
Fred. Great video and monologue. Well done.
Thanks Jimmy!
Yes, I too enjoyed the video – good work. I was only disappointed that you didn’t credit the appearance of the onlny actor in the film – Jack. He will be saddened to know he was so neglected.
Tony:
Jack has been assuming…oops, knowing he’s THE star for years. Now as for those two Oyster Catchers! Peckers!