On the Hard

On the Hard

Pearl is on the hard – that’s the nautical term meaning my boat has been hauled out of the water and is on dry land for repairs and winter storage.  It’s been a great sailing summer, and I accomplished some “firsts.”  I completed the American Sailing Association...
What I Learned Sailing

What I Learned Sailing

I’m fortunate to live in West Michigan where I can pursue my passion for sailing on Lake Michigan, a lake 118 miles wide and 307 miles long, and Lake Muskegon.   The two are connected by a canal about ¼ mile away from where I keep my small daysailer, Pearl, moored....
Creating Rapport While Wearing a Mask

Creating Rapport While Wearing a Mask

This week brings the much-anticipated annual meeting of my professional association, MEDA (Michigan Economic Developers Association).  I’m looking forward to seeing friends from around the state for the first time in well over a year, and there will be several new...