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In Which We Don’t Sail Into the Sunset

a sailing chart
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 26 Comments

Last weekend we drove one last time to our boat, to finish cleaning it out. My mom and I had gotten the bulk of things moved out, a couple months back. She and I were there for a "girls' weekend" when I arrived at the realization that we should probably sell it---an epiphany that had … Continue reading In Which We Don’t Sail Into the Sunset

Lost & Found

lost & found box
November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 14 Comments

I just got sucked into the "Daily Prompt." I've been peripherally aware that the daily writing-prompt was a Thing, having seen blog-posts that responded to it---but I hadn't really paid attention. My brain is a busy enough place that I don't generally "go looking" for a prompt. But I do go for a daily stroll … Continue reading Lost & Found

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"As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote. I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts."

~ Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

  1. Bridget Malone's avatar
    Bridget Malone on If the Present is a Gift, so is the PastMay 28, 2026

    The past is left behind. But some people get stuck in the past.

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    benmunya12 on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 19, 2026

    A Father’s Humble Appeal to My Readers and Friends Around the World Dear Readers, Friends, and Fellow Authors, I write…

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    William on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 7, 2026

    I used to sail. Seemingly a long, long time ago. 20+ years ago since I last hoisted a sail, but…

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    KENNETH on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 4, 2026

    Good evening from Middleton Manchester UK ITS time to bang the rocks together and visit www.theaardvarkskettle.com

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    writerunblockedrepublic on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 1, 2026

    Hi Kana, I nominate you for a Sunshine Blogger Award! https://writerunblockedrepublic.com/2026/05/02/sunshine-blogger-award/

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