Saturday, May 19, 2012

Tropical storm

We are out at an anchorage near the deserted island, tucked away on the lee side. Last night, the lights of the city were pretty as we passed by. The day was overcast but little rain fell.

Today, it was another overcast day with a brisk NNE wind. The round the world sailors left this morning for France where they will be given a hero's welcome. Little did we know as they departed that they would be sailing into a tropical storm. At the moment, the storm is about 130 miles off where we are anchored. The coast is under a tropical storm watch.

We are going to stay here until morning and then head back going with the tide. The only effect we will feel is a bit of wind, some increased swells, and possible coastal erosion.

After a walk on the beach, with heads down into the wind, I rowed us back to the boat. We fixed egg plant parmigiana and garlic bread with spaghetti for dinner. The eggplant was from the garden and was delicious! C. baked bread before we left, so we had quite a feast.

This has been another day in our lives. It has been peaceful. I am grateful for no anger, gripping fears, or obsessive thinking. It has been an ordinary day, but I have come to appreciate the ordinary. It is often under rated.

15 comments:

  1. glad you had a peaceful day...and dinner sounds good...i hope all goes well with the storm...

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  2. Your "ordinary" day seems like paradise to me, Syd ... and to top it off with eggplant parmigiana is perfect ... one of my favorite meals and I love that the eggplant came from your garden !

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  3. This is it. The secret of the universe, right there.

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  4. When they designed the concept of retirement someone must have been thinking of you.

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  5. I appreciate the ordinary too, Syd, one of the gifts of sobriety. That eggplant sounds delicious.

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  6. Nice to be able to take in the good moments in life.

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  7. Thank you for sharing your peaceful weekend - just reading about it brings me peace too.

    I have really enjoyed looking at your photographs recently, especially the ones capturing the sun shining perfectly on the edge of the borizon or nestled between two trees. They are absolutely stunning.

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  8. Just be careful with that storm.
    Few storms are ordinary.

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  9. Last night I saw some of the most beautiful "red skies at night" I've seen in a while. I hope you had a wonderful experience capt'n!

    :)

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  10. Peace of mind and a beautiful sunset. This is living at its best.

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  11. True, so true, that last bit there!

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  12. I love a good storm..if I'm on land!

    Take care, sailor.

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  13. What a beautiful paradise! I love the sunset photo! I love the ordinary days, what a blessing.

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  14. Beautiful sunset. It's hard to beat a nice sunset on on or near the water.

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