Movie: Following Seas

 I watched this movie tonight, on Amazon Prime - and it was stimulating, informative, uplifting, and somber - there was laughter, and tears - achievements that inspire - and tragedy to break the heart. 

Lives lived to the fullest. 

Independence, self-determination, self-reliance, thrift, industry, grit, steadfastness, and a demonstration of the true power of what can be wrought by an iron-like Force of Will - and a testament that contrasts against much that is missing in society today.

 

RIP Francisco Ramos - Mazatlan, Mexico

Francisco Ramos and his wife,Vicky López

I am so sorry to read today of the loss of my old friend, Francisco Ramos.

He was my friend - and although we had not seen each other in a long time - we often responded to each other's postings on Facebook. I had planned on returning to Mazatlan this year for Carnival - and had looked forward to seeing him - but the COVID-19 interrupted my travel plans.

I first met him in 2004, when I arrived in Marina Mazatlan, on my sailboat.

Over the years, as I often returned to Marina Mazatlan - I would often seek him out on the Isla.

He was a fine man. A gentleman. A man of great character, integrity, and he was incredibly kind and gracious.

I will never forget the gift of his friendship.

Marine Layers of Summer - Cycles of Renewal

One of the sources of renewal for the spirit - when the fog roles in - and obscures the far side of the harbor...only to burn off in the afternoon - with a bright blue sky.