By Mary Fairchild Although it is possible to ride storm surf, tidal bores, and swell, what provides us with ‘the finest waves to ride’ is swell arriving on a suitable beach. Nigel Foster (1) During the first week of April, I was fortunate to be a part of Gini Callahan’s first sea kayak surf camp…
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Sweet Home Chicago I was born and raised in the Chicago area the daughter of ballroom dancers who met at the Aragon Theater. My father, who grew up speaking German in his home, church, and place of work, performed a dance demo for Fred Astaire when he was in town looking to purchase a new…
Baja Winter Kayak Expedition: Wind, Waves, and Lipstick
By Mary Fairchild Loreto Bay National Marine Park. Pictures on Mfairlady Flickr here. Our trip began in the little seaside fishing village of Loreto where we had breakfast together in a local restaurant with a local Chihuahua that sat near our table while I caught up on the local news in the “Gringo Gazette.” The waters around Loreto and the…
Wagons West: Kepler, Stemple and Fransen Genealogy
By Mary Fairchild The unique stories of our ancestors open up our knowledge of history with greater detail in rich and heart-warming ways. Please enjoy my latest compilation of ancestor letters, notes, and photographs that I have been graciously supplied with. A special thanks to my sister-in-law, Kathy Nicholls, who spent countless hours making copies with me…