Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Cats

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

We each brought a cat to this house on Skinny Island after, as John Lennon once quipped, “The separation didn’t work out.” Meemaw’s Melba, a two-year old tabby, used to the wide driveways and lush lawns of suburbia; and Cecil, … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning . . .

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

I moved in here before we were actually the owners of this place.  We were worried it might not pass the bank inspection prior to closing; it had stood vacant for quite some time, and we thought we needed to … Continue reading →

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Spanish Bean Soup

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

    Blame it on the rain today.  Nothing but writing and cooking going on.  To that end, here’s the recipe for Papa’s Famous Spanish Bean Soup, great for a rainy day, or whatever the weather, based on the old … Continue reading →

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Some Locals

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

This little section of Skinny Island is not without its interesting folks and characters, present company excluded.  The ones I can attest to have either passed in front of the house, were seen on the beach, or encountered on walks … Continue reading →

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Rain, etc.

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

A melancholy Monday rain that promises to be around all day.  Fine.  We’ll just go with that.  It’s good to let go and embrace it.  On days like this my attention turns from a preoccupation with the ocean to the … Continue reading →

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Elegy for a Morning Ritual

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Rain overnight.  Woke to soothing sound of dripping eaves.  All rain collection units filled now, water we will use for plants through the dry times.  One lone fisherman on the beach, working with a headlamp in the amber chill.  I … Continue reading →

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Whale Watchers, etc.

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

Sunrise, 2/5/11 A stunning sunrise this morning, (pictured at right,) the ocean silver beneath and rolling a good swell, brushed by gentle south-southwest winds.  The tide being in we took our morning walk along the sidewalk of A1A instead of … Continue reading →

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This Old House, Etc.

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

This house was built in 1949, which makes it almost as ancient as me.  I like that.  I like old houses, old jeans, old guitars, old surfboards.  Only one of the four houses in which we’ve lived was new, and … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Samuel Harrison

  A cloudy, raw day on Skinny Island today, friends.  Watch this spot for semi-regular reports and observations of the natives.  

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