This past weekend’s sailing race didn’t exactly go according to plan…but then again, it rarely does, and that’s part of the appeal. We showed up with a lot of anticipation for the Execution Rock Run sailing race, especially after past…
The June Agenda
Summer is finally here, and after what feels like a very long winter and spring, I’m ready to embrace longer days, time outdoors, and a calendar filled with experiences that energize me. June is shaping up to be one of…
Back at Sea: The First Sailing Race of the Season
There’s something about the first sailing race of the season that feels a little like coming home. After weeks of cancellations thanks to unpredictable weather, we finally made it back out on the water. And honestly? The wait made it…
And So, the Sailing Season Begins…
There’s a particular shift that happens when the sailing season begins. It doesn’t arrive loudly or all at once—it shows up in small signs. Covers coming off. Lines being checked. The dock feeling a little less still than it did…
What Winning My First Sailing Awards Taught Me About Teamwork, Trust, and Trying Something New
{Sailing Awards Dinner #OOTN} If you told me at the start of the year that I’d be ending the season with two sailing awards, I never would have believed you. Yet here I am, fresh off my first season on…
The November Agenda
Up until a few years ago, the countdown to my birthday began at least 30 days in advance. But as I’ve gotten older, the excitement I once felt for my “birthday month” has mellowed a bit. That’s not to say I don’t…
Why the Sailing Season Just Reminded Me of Summer Camp
I know I’ve been talking about the end of summer — and sailing season — for a while now. But this weekend, it finally felt official. Despite a beautiful stretch of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s, it was time…
The October Agenda
Did September fly by for anyone else? One blink and—poof—the month was gone. Now here we are in October, and judging by the skeletons, pumpkins, and cobwebs popping up in my neighborhood, spooky season is officially underway. While most of…
The End of a Season: Saying Goodbye to Summer 2025
The day has finally come to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Please hold while I wipe away my tears. But like all good things, summer, too, must come to an end. Unlike summers past, this one felt…
My Weekend in Photos: How I’m Savoring Late-Summer on Long Island
One way I’m pretending not to notice the shorter days and cooler temps is by keeping up with all of my favorite summer routines. This past weekend, I took full advantage of the lingering warm weather—working from a café outdoors,…
The Summer I…Reflections on a Season of Growth
Every summer tells a story. Sometimes it’s about carefree days at the beach, other times it’s about milestones and changes that shape us. Inspired by the “Summer I…” trend that’s been all over Instagram lately, I wanted to reflect on what this…
The July Agenda
As much as I look forward to the Fourth of July every year, the holiday always feels like a turning point in the season—almost like summer’s unofficial halftime show. While there’s still plenty of sunshine left on the calendar, time…
