A front runs through

Happy Cinco de Mayo for those so inclined. I wonder when this particular ethnic celebration will become a national holiday?


So late last night I walked outside and felt the cool, dry breeze as the latest front makes its way through here. I turned off the air conditioners and opened some windows and slept well. This morning I am in a long-sleeved shirt to guard against the chill, and the boat is tugging at its mooring lines and squashing its fenders as if anxious to get underway. However, wise sailors know better – this is a great day to be in port.

Hopefully, the forecast will hold, and the Gulf will do its usually “laying down” after a front allowing us to scoot toward home waters.