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Operation “Sailing Angel”
The morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2013 saw the dream of a young Iraq vet come into reality. That day, Will Williamson, a 25-year-old soldier who is battling his second round of leukemia, stepped aboard the beautiful Beneteau 49, LIQUIDITY, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, sailing
Tagged Adventure, Community, Fun & Magic, Happiness, Kindness, Learning, Love, Sailing, Sailing Angel
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The soldier wants to be a sailor
On a recent evening I left work an hour early to drive to a federal medical facility, where I passed through a security clearance that included a vehicle search, purse inspection and my walking through a metal detector. Afterward, I … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Community, sailing
Tagged Adventure, Community, Kindness, Learning, Love, Resilience, Sailing Angel
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Sea Scouts race with Quantico Yacht Club
The best thing about being a Sea Scout leader is seeing how the program affects the teens. As the Sailing Coach for Sea Scout Ship 100, I had the pleasure of coordinating scout involvement in Quantico Yacht Club’s (QYC) Third … Continue reading
The courage to turn the other cheek
One evening last week, I asked a friend to make plans to come through on a favor he had gladly offered me in exchange for a favor to him. I sent the request by text message, since I know that … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Happiness, Inner Growth, Kindness, Learning, Love, personal growth
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Where experts fear to tread
I collect quotes wherever I encounter insightful or amusing phrases. When I find a passage that is both insightful and amusing, I am doubly pleased. Therefore, I felt lucky when this gem came in an email: “Not being an expert … Continue reading
A byproduct of public school
I attended 10 years of public school…but have never considered myself a product of the school system. Perhaps, though, I am a byproduct of public school. Continue reading
Tami’s own special way
Late last week I received an update about Tami, the young teen in my post, “A Girl I Don’t Know,” and about the teen group in general. The news touched my heart and soul, bringing forth tears of gratitude and … Continue reading
Posted in Thriving
Tagged Childhood Sexual Abuse, Community, Inner Growth, Learning, Resilience
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Results
An acquaintance noted that it seems the results of the Sea Scouting program make me feel good, and I agreed. Being able to give to kids the stuff I was denied–and knowing it makes a difference–is the absolute best feeling. … Continue reading
Great opportunity
Thanks to a connection created by Leo Smith of Carefree Boat Club, my scouts have been given the opportunity to provide the first volunteer/Sea Scout crew to the historic Chesapeake Bay oyster buyboat “Half Shell” on Saturday, May 2nd as … Continue reading
Skipper of the year!
Five of my scouts, two parents, and one of my Mates attended the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) Wardroom Awards Dinner last night. Those of us in dress uniform participated in the landship ceremony with Ship 1942. My scouts formed … Continue reading