• My heart has been heavy as I’ve listened in on various stories from various Black industry peers, friends, and strangers alike. Hearing the pain and angst in their voices has brought me to a somber, convicted and aware place, and now more than ever I’m so deeply against the daily racism the Black community faces and especially against the horrifying acts of violence against the Black community as of late. It’s not okay. Period. I hesitate to add any white noise right now (especially as a privileged white man), but if I can add any sound to the chorus may it be one of solidarity, of love, of support and of outrage. I’m just so wrecked over everything happening right now and my heart hurts knowing so many beautiful, amazing people are in so much pain right now. I don’t know exactly what to say or where to go from here, and I can’t begin to understand what it’s like to be Black in America by any stretch of the imagination, but what I do know is that I want to stand with you and for you and don’t want that painful and unjust reality to be yours any longer. It’s gone on for long enough, and I hope and pray that THIS time we can collectively be the change we want to see in the world. The change that Black lives deserve. I hope for a better tomorrow. I long for the day when Black men won’t be murdered at the hands of racist cops simply because of the color of their skin. I pray that someway, somehow we can learn to work from a new place because clearly the old system is broken and unjust and we need to know knock it down and rebuild so that we can experience a world wherein all men and women of every race are truly equal. I certainly don’t know the way, but I will say I too am committed to learning and unlearning, to checking my privilege, and to engaging in the important conversation about race and diversity. “I’ll hold the door open for it’s the least I can do.” And I’ll listen and learn and then, do better. As @barackobama said, “If, going forward, we can channel our justifiable anger into peaceful, sustained, and effective action, then this moment can be a real turning point in our nation’s long journey to live up to our highest ideals." I’m in for that.
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    My heart has been heavy as I’ve listened in on various stories from various Black industry peers, friends, and strangers alike. Hearing the pain and angst in their voices has brought me to a somber, convicted and aware place, and now more than ever I’m so deeply against the daily racism the Black community faces and especially against the horrifying acts of violence against the Black community as of late. It’s not okay. Period. I hesitate to add any white noise right now (especially as a privileged white man), but if I can add any sound to the chorus may it be one of solidarity, of love, of support and of outrage. I’m just so wrecked over everything happening right now and my heart hurts knowing so many beautiful, amazing people are in so much pain right now. I don’t know exactly what to say or where to go from here, and I can’t begin to understand what it’s like to be Black in America by any stretch of the imagination, but what I do know is that I want to stand with you and for you and don’t want that painful and unjust reality to be yours any longer. It’s gone on for long enough, and I hope and pray that THIS time we can collectively be the change we want to see in the world. The change that Black lives deserve. I hope for a better tomorrow. I long for the day when Black men won’t be murdered at the hands of racist cops simply because of the color of their skin. I pray that someway, somehow we can learn to work from a new place because clearly the old system is broken and unjust and we need to know knock it down and rebuild so that we can experience a world wherein all men and women of every race are truly equal. I certainly don’t know the way, but I will say I too am committed to learning and unlearning, to checking my privilege, and to engaging in the important conversation about race and diversity. “I’ll hold the door open for it’s the least I can do.” And I’ll listen and learn and then, do better. As @barackobama said, “If, going forward, we can channel our justifiable anger into peaceful, sustained, and effective action, then this moment can be a real turning point in our nation’s long journey to live up to our highest ideals." I’m in for that.
  • I’m listening. Black Lives Matter. #blackouttuesday
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    I’m listening. Black Lives Matter. #blackouttuesday
  • Fa la la la laaaa, la la la laaaaaaaahhhhh! The halls are (mostly) decked and the tree is merry and bright, and it’s Christmas time on the creek. Ok I’ll stop just stringing Christmas songs together and get back to stringing a few more strands of lights into some fresh garland for inside the house. Anyone else still adding to their decor? #averyshipsenchristmas #shipsencreeksidecottage
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    Fa la la la laaaa, la la la laaaaaaaahhhhh! The halls are (mostly) decked and the tree is merry and bright, and it’s Christmas time on the creek. Ok I’ll stop just stringing Christmas songs together and get back to stringing a few more strands of lights into some fresh garland for inside the house. Anyone else still adding to their decor? #averyshipsenchristmas #shipsencreeksidecottage
  • Hi, I’m Charlotte. Charlotte Rose, but you can just call me Charlie!
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    Hi, I’m Charlotte. Charlotte Rose, but you can just call me Charlie!
  • Apparently agave makes tequila, and tequila makes me happy. Sooo suffice it to say, I quite like agave and the sweet nectar of the gods it produces for my poolside margaritas. Also, those blue grey tones? Yea, that makes me happy too! Double tap and let me know if you too are an agave lover oooorrr what other simple thing in life makes YOU happy! 😃
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    Apparently agave makes tequila, and tequila makes me happy. Sooo suffice it to say, I quite like agave and the sweet nectar of the gods it produces for my poolside margaritas. Also, those blue grey tones? Yea, that makes me happy too! Double tap and let me know if you too are an agave lover oooorrr what other simple thing in life makes YOU happy! 😃
  • I’m not entirely sure what happened to summer. We started off REAL strong with boat days and BBQs aplenty and then work and travel and all the things took over and suddenly Barbie’s out the water and tucked into bed for the winter, it’s raining more days than not, and the leaves are turning. Whaaatttt? I still haven’t seen orcas and I still don’t have a solid base tan. Damnit. So clearly I’m not ready for summer to end. Althoughhhhh, I’m not entirely opposed to sweater weather and apple all the things. It’s really a bitter-sweet transition. Who’s with me?
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    I’m not entirely sure what happened to summer. We started off REAL strong with boat days and BBQs aplenty and then work and travel and all the things took over and suddenly Barbie’s out the water and tucked into bed for the winter, it’s raining more days than not, and the leaves are turning. Whaaatttt? I still haven’t seen orcas and I still don’t have a solid base tan. Damnit. So clearly I’m not ready for summer to end. Althoughhhhh, I’m not entirely opposed to sweater weather and apple all the things. It’s really a bitter-sweet transition. Who’s with me?