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Moon Bolt
Summer nights are my favorite. There are so many more olfactory offerings in the summer than in the sterile atmosphere of winter. This...

Derek Chowen
Aug 10, 20254 min read


When It's Time To Put The Pen Down...
Learning is a life long pursuit. At least it should be. Some things are so damn easy and make sense immediately. 2+2=4 Every. Damn. Time....

Derek Chowen
Nov 10, 20245 min read


Because Sometimes It's Just For Me...
It's mid-September and my new-to-me sailboat is still in the water. The little boat that started off as a disappointment, "consolation...

Derek Chowen
Sep 17, 20246 min read


Everything Old Is New Again...
Who'd a thunk it? Leaving your hometown makes sense. Lots of youngsters "can't wait to get outta here" when it comes to the towns we were...

Derek Chowen
Jan 10, 20243 min read


Is It Ok To Ask For Help?
Seems like a silly question. It isn't. A few years back I was out sailing with my buddy, Matt. We were just chatting about "stuff"....

Derek Chowen
Jan 10, 20244 min read


What Did You Expect?
What did you expect? Were you satisfied or disappointed? Was the satisfaction or disappointment based on actual outcome or on your...

Derek Chowen
Jan 10, 20243 min read


Strength vs Power
This is a topic I've been thinking about for a long time. The concept and question have become incredibly relevant these past couple...

Derek Chowen
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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