… all classes of citizens should have some of their own number in the representative body, in order that their feelings and interests may be better understood and attended to.
Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 35
Tag: History
Guest at the helm
Tom, an E.R.
surgeon grew up in Camden
southern California now
capable of handling the helm
the concept of “running
the rail down”
meaning skimming the water
yes, surf
I even got a spree there
where he is
Pembroke’s Head of the Tide
Can you imagine big wooden sailing vessels being launched here for voyages to China, Hawaii, or San Francisco? But they were, including majestic clipper ships.
Now there’s a proposal to dam the small river to capture the tides and use them to generate electricity. A major question is how that would affect the newly restored migratory fish run with tens of thousands of alewives a day heading upstream this time of year.
How a constitution is breached
… the executive department had not been innocent of frequent breaches of the Constitution. … The great proportion of the instances were either immediately produced by the necessities of war or recommended by Congress or the Commander in Chief. … In most of the other instances, they conformed either to the declared or the known sentiments of the legislative department.
James Madison in Federalist No. 48
Foggy island with swimmer
how would square-riggers look on these waters?
Lost behind a small island
finally, a shadow
and a tinge of warmth
Eliot burial ground
On what was the Asa Austin farm, the oldest part contains unmarked graves of Quakers, in contrast to the newer headstones.
For more, go to my book Quaking Dover, available in both paperback and ebook editions online or at your favorite bricks-and-mortar bookstore. Or ask your local library.
An ideal tax system
… the most productive system of finance will always be the least burthensome.
Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 35
Schooner Dorothy’s keel
At low tide, the remains of the four-masted ship are fully exposed. Built in Shackford Cove, she had returned for maintenance when she caught fire and sank.
Here’s another perspective.
What to pack for the trip
brought latest Paris Review and Harper’s
as reading along with Vincent Katz pages
maybe stimulation
didn’t read anything, really, apart from some entries
in the free guide to lighthouses I had picked up
nearly a decade earlier
So here’s the official advice before setting forth:
We are very relaxed and informal on board, so bring comfortable outdoor clothes. If possible, use a duffel or collapsible bag to pack your gear. Hard suitcases are sometimes difficult to store in the cabins.
The weather may be cool or warm, so include pants, shorts, long and short sleeve shirts, a sweater or sweatshirt and a jacket. When the wind picks up, things cool off, so think layers when you pack.
Don’t forget your bathing suit, either for sunbathing or a quick plunge in the ocean.
Soft soled shoes are best, and an extra pair may come in handy. Sandals also work well on board or on the beaches we visit.
If you have a rain slicker, bring it along just in case. We do have extra rain gear on board if you can’t bring your own.
Also, if you can, check the weather for Camden, Maine online before you pack. It may give you an idea of the specific weather for your trip. But remember that it is always slightly cooler out on the water.
We provide towels, linens, blankets, pillows, and all the food and non-alcoholic drinks. We have an icebox on board for passengers to use if they would like to bring along their own beer, wine, etc.
Bring a camera with extra batteries, sunglasses, lots of sunscreen, a good book, binoculars, a journal, and your musical talents/instruments (if they are transportable!). If you want to sleep on deck under the stars, bring along a sleeping bag. Some folks bring charts or GPS’s to keep up with our route.
Once we leave the dock, we operate on 12 volt DC power. There are USB outlets for charging phones – please bring your own USB cord. We do have limited 110 volt AC power (like in your house) that can be used for medical machines and for occasional charging of batteries. Please let us know when you book if you will be needing 110 volt AC power to operate a medical machine.
Does this include a political party?
The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive, and judiciary in the same hands, whether of one, a few or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.
James Madison in Federalist No. 47
Jnana's Red Barn 