Stories from the water

Reflections on attention, ecology, and the quiet work of connection.

September 2026 · 2 min read

Winter Is the New Summer

The bay is quieter in winter, and that is part of what I love about it. Fewer people, more wildlife, water that can be surprisingly calm and glassy, and time to look around.

September 2026 · 3 min read

Blue Mind

There is a name for the feeling that comes over us near water. The noise of the day softens, the breathing settles into the rhythm of the paddle, and we start looking around again.

July 2026 · 3 min read

The Practice of Paying Attention

Some of the most meaningful moments in life begin with paying attention. To the tide. To the osprey overhead. To the quiet rhythm of your own breath.