Journal
Browse here for posts related to all aspects of my writing life including
events, news, travel, research, mythology, and musings.
Of Yachts and Men (and Women)
I had a great opportunity for some research and hands-on experience today when my friend invited me out to Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver to help scrub up her sailboat. This lively and welcoming marina is owned and operated by the Squamish Nation. Her sailboat,...
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
April 28th was an important day for some men, historically-speaking. In 1770, James Cook, British captain of the Endeavour landed at Botany Bay in Australia. In 1789, the mutiny against Captain William Bligh of the Bounty erupted, led by Fletcher Christian. And in...
What Mystery in your Life could be a Plot for a Book?
Goodreads is sponsoring Mystery Thriller Week from May 1-7, 2017. To celebrate, I've joined "Ask the Author" and I'm busy answering questions. Please come by and visit my page. I'd love you to send me questions. One of the questions Goodreads sent to me is this: What...
The Child is Father of the Man
http://www.realmofhistory.com/2017/04/21/historic-photos-young-world-leaders/My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man; I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety. William...
To Honour the Sacred Birds
Yesterday, a low-flying great blue heron crossed my path with a blossoming branch in his beak. He was on route from the tidal flat to a small colony of eight nesting pairs in the tall bare trees beside the trail. Then this afternoon, my friend thrilled at the...
A Brilliance of Birds
Doing research this afternoon, I discovered this wonderful compilation by Terry Ross (tross@ubalt.edu) and thought it fascinating enough to share. It's posted through the Baltimore Bird Club but I offer it here. Just a quick scan, creates favourites. Some are...
