Our family recently returned home from a much anticipated sailing vacation. I know, a sailing vacation may seem like an odd choice for a man who spends six months at sea, but, it was daddy who orchestrated our seafaring adventure. First, I would like to say, that for the most part, we had a very nice time. [...]
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Lessons from home. Lessons from the heart.
July 6th, 2011 · No Comments · General, The Maritime Family
Last week our crew finished up school for the summer. Our children are young. We still have many years before we see the tassel of even a middle school graduation. However, that’s not to suggest that our little one’s last week at school was without pomp, circumstance, ceremony and celebration. To many, this may seem [...]
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Tough times never last, but tough people do
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · The Maritime Family
The other night, while tucking my six year son into bed, I asked him what he would like to be when he grew up. Without hesitation, he responded, “A tanker captain, like daddy.” I smiled. Daddy is and always has been his hero. I couldn’t wait to share the story with my husband, who was [...]
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Being Injured Sailor Can Be Devastating
June 15th, 2011 · No Comments · The Maritime Family
A Sailor getting injured might have insurance or he/she might not have anything at all as I think would be the most likely. Ship owners and managers have a long tradition of saving money on the neck of the Sailor. Some companies are much better than others and it would be your (the Sailor’s) responsibility [...]
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The Family A Shore
June 8th, 2011 · No Comments · General, Maritime Community in Canada, Maritime Community in USA, The Maritime Family
Many sailors have a full family at home. They are married and have children. It is not always easy to understand what this means for people that are not going through it. We have similar situation with our Military where one of the spouses are posted overseas or are out on tours of duty, lasting [...]
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