Stories from 1st Mate
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Pretty Pelusa needs pampering
1st Mate &bull Nov 30, 2011
Pelusa means "hairy" or "furry" and it's an apt name for the little rescue poodle I took in to foster last Friday. Unfortunately, her abundant fur was matted, so when I took her to the vet for grooming, health evaluation and shots I… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Mexico
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Today I'm thankful for...
1st Mate &bull Nov 24, 2011
This morning's spectacular sunrise. God's grace and generous blessings, beyond anything I could have wished for. Fall weather, my favorite of the whole year. My Captain, still at the helm after 23 years. My son's upcoming wedding and the beautiful… Full Story »
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Have a party, invite the world
1st Mate &bull Nov 23, 2011
A few months ago our music group discovered a new way to present a show-online! StageIt.Com offers bands and soloists a unique opportunity to perform live for an unlimited audience. Fans buy tickets for the show (which is NOT recorded, a one-time-only event) and can also tip the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Great Britain
- Mexico
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Aftermath of Jova
1st Mate &bull Oct 15, 2011
It took a while, but today we heard from a friend living in Barra de Navidad in the State of Jalisco, about the impact of Hurricane Jova this week. We're especially fond of Barra and have sailed there many times… Full Story »
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Flying by the seat of our pants
1st Mate &bull Oct 6, 2011
Last night we did a very scary thing, and it went off without a hitch. The Capt and I performed a song we learned only yesterday, even though neither of us had ever heard it before, and certainly hadn't had time to memorize it. It was Michael Frank's song for Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Antonio's Song." We felt we… Full Story »
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The heart bleeds again
1st Mate &bull Oct 2, 2011
The sensible part of my brain is telling me, "This has to stop." But the compassionate part, what some would call the Bleeding Heart, insists I'm doing the right thing. The Capt concurs. And so I have taken on another… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Mexico
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A Dear John letter
1st Mate &bull Oct 1, 2011
We just don't get along. I feel my needs are being ignored and when I need you most, you're consistently not there for me. When you first came into my life, I had such high hopes, such euphoria, but you have been… Full Story »
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Topics:
- New York
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A price on their heads
1st Mate &bull Aug 14, 2011
Cartoon by artist German Osuna is captioned "Dogs of the World united with the dogs of San Luis Rio Colorado." People who live in San Carlos and see a homeless dog on the street might leave food for it, or… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Germany
- Mexico
- California
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With a dancing heart
1st Mate &bull Jul 13, 2011
Every year the city of Guaymas celebrates one of their proudest events on July 13, when the local militia vanquished a fleet of French pirates from the bay. The Battle of Guaymas is celebrated with numerous events, and one of… Full Story »
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Joyful day
1st Mate &bull Jul 11, 2011
Putting myself in a frame of mind for celebrating, I'm listening to these songs while scrolling through a dozen ecards and Facebook posts from far-flung friends. Later, a guitar lesson and lunch with the girls, and cherry cheesecake. Alexandro Fernandez… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Mexico
