Tag Archives: adventure

Blow the Wind Southerly

Posted on November 20, 2024 by spikekalashnikov

My mother RIP used to sing this as we battered against the waves in unseaworthy boats in Scotland. Anyway, as Jigen san, his son and I were finally bending on the jib the song suddenly comes back to me. I … Continue reading →

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Minna Jima

Posted on July 20, 2014 by spikekalashnikov

“Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.” So, I do not have any quarrels, except maybe with the toubib who told me that there was nothing wrong with my knee as I hobbled around for 6 weeks. Forgiveness and redemption. … Continue reading →

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