Pure Spirit
I fell in love with Betsy in Jacksonville, Florida, while she…
Slow Leak
Having a baby is very like offshore sailing: ahead of the birth,…
Authority
The first rule at sea is don’t fall off; you never let go unless…
A Man's Place
For several days, I debated whether to swallow my pride and motor…
Superstitious
No amount of precaution and planning would keep Betsy comfortable…
Synchronized
In North Carolina, we looked for a house up and down the Outer…
Beyond Romance
I called Betsy from a phone booth in Edenton, North Carolina,…
Hurrying to Elsewhere
Leaving church, I drove out to the Oconaluftee River, found a…
Empty As A Pillowcase
I had known women who wanted children, who had spooked me. One…