Author Archives: Tom Long

Now it gets interesting

I’m slowly coming around.  I don’t miss the west coast so much that I feel like crying when I think about our move anymore.  This Saturday Joy and I will pick up our "new" 17-year-old boat.  She is a 32′ … Continue reading

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In search of the perfect boat

We are in the coldest part of winter.  Any trip to the shore entails subjecting oneself to cold wind penetrating to one’s body’s core.  It is really quite foolish to subject oneself to such weather.  It is also foolish to … Continue reading

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My Soul Sits on the Wall

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White Stuff

When my little dog, Moku, decided it was time to go out this morning, sleet had just begun to fall.  By the time I left for work, the snow was piling up (by North Carolina standards).  The main driving lanes … Continue reading

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Anniversary of the Revolution

On January 17, 1893, 114 years ago today, a group of mostly American businessmen in Hawaii deposed Queen Liluokilani without firing a shot.  While 150 marines and sailors did come ashore to protect the lives and property of US citizens … Continue reading

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