Author Archives: Samuel Harrison

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The Blooming Dune & Rain

As we enter hurricane season here on Skinny Island, we turn our attention to the health of our dune, the last defense between us and hurricane surge.  We’ve been fortunate, so far.  Hurricane Matthew, a few years ago, breached the … Continue reading

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Beachcombers

An interesting little chain of events this morning.  It began with my reflecting on one of the new morning regulars on the beach as I walked.  I’ve been aware of him a few weeks now.  He’s late fifties, or sixty, … Continue reading

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Waking Up Laughing

I occasionally wake myself up laughing.  I’ve done it all my life.  And while I find it quite delightful– the laughter triggers laughter at that laughter– one’s sleeping partner might not always agree, although Miss Barbara, having been exposed to … Continue reading

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Just Photos

The last few days have been so beautiful here on Skinny Island we thought we’d forego any interpretation or pontification or comment of any kind and just let some photos of the environs of The Little Hacienda say a few … Continue reading

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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Sea Foam, But Were Afraid to Ask

We have a little anomaly low pressure system out in the Atlantic to the southeast of us.  It’s trying to form into something stronger, perhaps a sub-tropical low, or even a very early season tropical storm.  Chances are it will … Continue reading

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City Lights

As part of our efforts in this shut-in, which, by the way, has not really altered our way of life at all, we are reading a lot.  I have finished three volumes of the four-volume set, “A History of the … Continue reading

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Wind Moods

It’s very windy this evening on Skinny Island; out of the south at 15-20 mph, which means it’s a relatively warm wind; enjoyable, even caressing.  When there a north wind, even this time of year, when the ambient temperature is … Continue reading

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We’re Still Here

Things continue apace here at The Little Hacienda on Skinny Island through all this madness.  In fact, little has changed for us, except for maybe an increased appreciation for what we have, and how much we love it.  The weather … Continue reading

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White Butterfly

A white butterfly has been following me all day.  I’m not sure why.  That was stupid to say; how could I ever be sure why ?  All I know is I just saw it again just now, and all day … Continue reading

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The Tao of Staying Home

And here I thought Corona Virus was what you got when you drank too much Mexican beer!  Not to be confused with Montezuma’s Revenge, which is a water-based bacteria, not a virus, but certainly another reason to stay home.  Seriously, … Continue reading

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