Monthly Archives: June 2010

A skipper’s nightmare

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Shay

I spent the past four days aboard the Sea Scout Training Vessel der PeLiKan, the Morgan 46 ketch that serves as the centerpiece of the Chesapeake Flotilla’s training program. Our crew consisted of Commodore Doug Yeckley and two of his scouts … Continue reading →

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A Skipper’s Nightmare

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Shay

I spent the past four days aboard the Sea Scout Training Vessel der PeLiKan, the Morgan 46 ketch that serves as the centerpiece of the Chesapeake Flotilla’s training program. Our crew consisted of Commodore Doug Yeckley and two of his … Continue reading →

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A Homeschooler’s changing perspective on authority figures

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Shay

A parent on an e-mail discussion list posted questions about pulling her child from school to begin homeschooling, although it goes against some sort of “best practices” in her state, where it is recommended that this occur during a semester- … Continue reading →

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The one essential thing my friends have in common

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Shay

I felt honored when one of my most observant and insightful friends told me, “You are living the authentic life everyone wants to live.” I smiled as her comment reminded me of an ice-breaking exercise at a women’s retreat I … Continue reading →

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