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We were off the eastern side of Smith Island, in water so shallow I had to trim up the motor on my little flat-bottom skiff to stay clear of the grassy bottom. A dark, bruised sky hung over the westward marshes and a warm, pink sun rose behind us, lighting the island’s soft crab fleet, their low hulls glowing white against the rich greens and golds of spartina grasses. These boats—sometimes called Jenkins Creekers or bar cats Read the rest of this entry »

What sticks?

What makes a lasting memory? Think back over past vacation experiences.  What kinds of things stand out? Most likely it is the emotional highs, the relationships, the personalities encountered, the laughter and unexpected events, no?

Ok, before you start congratulating me on my tremendous grasp of the obvious…let me point out the most perplexing disconnect from my 25 years as a tra Read the rest of this entry »

Taking a vacation is a wonderful experience, whether you go to a beach location, a theme park, have a camping holiday, or travel to Europe on a sightseeing tour. But when you return home, the pictures you took on your trip are a large part of the memory experience. These pictures are priceless and it is worth learning a few tips to make your picture-taking memories more rewarding.

When packing for your memora Read the rest of this entry »