Author Archives: Dorothy Thibodeaux

Is­land Institute

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dorothy Thibodeaux

With a fresh southwest breeze against the tide, seas were piling up into steep, distorted pyramids as we raised Chance’s mainsail with one reef tied in. She promptly started pitching, digging her bowsprit under and taking water over the bow; … Continue reading →

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From for away places with strange sounding names

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Dorothy Thibodeaux

As the world becomes smaller with the advance of air and sea travel, exotic fruits that were once enjoyed only in tropical climates are now available here. These days the papaya, mango and passion fruit nestle quite happily amongst apples, … Continue reading →

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