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Author: Heidi Benson Stagg
I live aboard a 42 ft Tayana Vancouver sailboat, hull #5 laid in 1979, with my husband and little dog. We left our berth of 15 yeas in Alameda, California in the Fall of 2022 and now live in La Paz, Mexico. I enjoy blogging about our journey, cooking in my tiny kitchen and writing short stories.
One Step at a Time
“Fred needs a new captain. Asking $12,000. Reply with offer, intentions and sailing resume,” read the classified ad in the … More
Up & Up
Ding. Mira looked at her phone to read the text from “Unknown Caller.” “Hey Babe,” it read, with the emoji … More
Time to Time
Morgan was tall, dark, handsome and oozed testosterone. He took charge: ordered her meals when they went out, choose her … More
Back-to-Back
Angie looked over the guardrail to the swirling water of the Pacific Ocean. It wasn’t the contemplative stroll she had … More
I Can’t Wait to Hear What You Have to Say This Time
The forest was off limits to the village children. The reasons ranged from “You could get lost,” to “A creature … More
Come Alone
Sirona’s artwork had developed from illustrations for her mother’s herbalist books to portraitures in exchange for food or household items. … More
I Swear it’s not my Fault
My world had turned upside down in a matter of days. I had thought I was the daughter of a … More
Consider This a Warning
“Sirona! Time for supper!” Rafaela called. “Look what I picked for you, Mama!” the young girl sang as she came … More
I’ve Never Done This Before
“Sirona, you’ve healed my heart more than any herb. I love you so much.” Rafaela gazed into the onyx eyes … More
Short & Sassy 