Whisper seems forlorn wedged tightly into her frozen winter berth ashore. This morning as I climbed the ladder to her deck, exposed to a frigid nor'easter, the warm days of our summer cruise seemed distant. Yet the view of Casco Bay afforded me created a certain warmth.
Portland has taken on the mantle of Christmas, replete with good cheer and commercial grumpiness. Or maybe I'm the grump........It could be genetic. Which brings to mind my readings on the psychology of happiness.
You would think that this revolutionary 'new' school of psychological inquiry had discovered some great biochemical truth. In reality, it is little more than recapitulation of what our grandmothers taught us. Simple truths like: Smile, do nice things for others, and give thanks every day........whether to God, the cosmos or just thanks for its own sake.........The simple act of giving thanks creates a flood of endorphins.
Today brought snow, although we did not receive as much as our neighbors to the west in Boston and New York. (Remember the New England coast goes more east - west than north - south.) The marine forecast was for a full storm, winds of 45 kt (53 mph) with gusts to 60 kt (hurricane force) and seas to 30+ feet.
For my warm, secure berth on dry land I give thanks.
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