I've been busy, okay?

Just under 16,000 words into the new youth novel. I'm having fun with it, whether it's marketable or not.

And last night I gave a talk at the Red Dragon Canoe Club about sailing in the Bermuda 1-2 race. That took a bit of preparation and a lot of help with others -- photos from some, technological assistance from others. I think we all had a good time -- about 30 attended -- and there was plenty to laugh about when you consider how much of a sailboat racer I am. (I told a few stories on myself, all true, most including boneheaded maneuvers.)

Above are some photos I showed. I particularly like the first one. To me, it's haunting, Mirari, Dan Stadtlander's boat, leaving Newport for the open ocean.