"Will we see a shark?"

We are often asked this question just prior to launching our kayak trips in our local waters. We need to answer this query carefully, as it is sometimes made with a trembling voice.

Trains can make you smile. I love their churning power, the graceful sweep of the tracks over the horizon, even the simple act of buying a ticket from that dutiful soul at the station.

Cool weather makes me crave some of my most favorite comfort foods. At the top of the list are pasta and dark chocolate. Imagine a chilly March evening in front of a roaring fire with a glass of Cabernet and a plate loaded with creamy Salmon Romanoff.

By Kim Gundler

Breathe in. Breathe out. Now more slowly. Now really slowly; your incoming breath stretching out to a 6-hour inhale, followed by a 6-hour exhalation. This twice a day breath is the rising and falling of the tides into and out of our salt marsh, creating one of the most productive and beautiful landscapes in the world.