Writing Sample–Part 7

This is the next installment of a story begun in my June 5th posting. It is an excerpt from Ocean of Insight: A Climate Justice Memoir. Welcome aboard--H In the inky night--dressed in long underwear, fleece, waterproof bib overalls, Wellington boots, and a rain jacket cinched at neck and wrists--I…

Writing Sample–Part 6

Here is an excerpt from Ocean of Insight: A Climate Justice Memoir (the tale begins in my June 5th posting). Let me know what you think--H Just then, a man steps out of the beach bungalow on shore and stares toward me. He is dark haired, of medium height, with…

Writing Sample–Part 5

Here is an excerpt from Chapter One of Ocean of Insight: A Climate Justice Memoir. To read from the beginning, go to my June 5th posting. The book's development is crowd-sourced so I encourage your comments--H “Bad news,” I announce. “The tackle is in pieces. We need a shackle to…

Writing Sample–Part 4

Ocean of Insight: A Climate Justice Memoir is a book in development. Here is the next excerpt from Chapter One. (You'll find the chapter begins on the June 5th posting.) Enjoy the adventure--H Although we’ve owned boats and sailed for nearly thirty-five years, Dave and I are barely prepared for…