Read any authority's advice about blogs and you'll see at the top of the list: "Blog regularly." Even for someone who enjoys writing as much as I do, I don't believe in writing for writing's sake -- I like to share original experiences and ideas, not just rehash stale news. Still, I've experienced quite a few blog-worthy adventures in the four months since my last post shortly after the Bering Sea Expedition, but haven't written a single word.
My apologies for the absence. I had a family emergency that demanded my full attention -- fortunately, all is well now. It's also been a very intense end of the year, with virtually no time to spare...
But as I hear myself "say" that, I realize that being busy is no excuse...those hectic moments are the very moments that are most interesting, and starting with the new year, I'll do my best to fill you in on some of those moments. Like the meeting in Cancún between Cuba and the U.S. to expand our nations' collaboration in marine conservation and research. Or like my September visit to Cuba, where I was lucky enough to revisit one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Guanahacabibes Biosphere Reserve at Cuba's far western tip. Or like the ongoing "quest" to find out where those mysterious pinnacles are really located in the Bering Sea. Or like my joy in watching my good friends Adam Ravetch and Sarah Robertson receive the recognition they so deserve for their wonderful film, Arctic Tale. I might even blog about why I stole the pile newspapers from my local Starbucks last week.
Meanwhile, best wishes for a wonderful New Year. Feliz Año Nuevo!
