Riding The Waves

Category: Family Vacations

The Climb. Finding Peace As I Walk Through Grief. Day 23 of 365

It turned out to be an exquisite day in so many ways — bright, sunny, warm and breezy — though it certainly didn’t begin that way. On that Saturday in May, a number of us were headed to Northern Wisconsin to witness the wedding of a dear friend, someone I’ve known, and with whom I have laughed, for... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
May 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm •

My Girl. Day 14 of 365

Tonight I walked through the city with my one and only girl. I’ve wished so long for a night like this — just relaxed, uninterrupted time with her, punctuated with laughter and authentic conversation. Though she’s no longer my “little” girl, she’s a lovely young woman who’s grown up right before my eyes. At one... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
April 25, 2018 at 10:19 pm •

Earth, Wind & Fire: A Race To Mackinac Video In The Making (Part 2)

WIND CHIEF’s First Race To Mackinac After a whirlwind summer purchasing and prepping our new boat, I stood on the docks on July 16th, 2011, preparing to say goodbye to my husband, my 13-year-old son and the 6 other crewmembers racing in our new boat’s first Race To Mackinac as CHIEF. The crew was provisioned... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 10, 2015 at 10:36 pm •

Earth, Wind & Fire: A Race To Mackinac Video In The Making (Part 1)

I believe every journey presents opportunities to connect with others, especially when the travelers remain open to discovery. Once anchored and nurtured, friendship and community thrive as support systems, preserved indefinitely for all of those who choose to learn — and share – the backstories and perspectives of others. And so, upon previewing this just-released... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 10, 2015 at 10:35 pm •

A Love Letter To Longboarding: Swells of Passion For The Sport That Nearly Killed My Son. Part 3

Click here to read Part 1 Click here to read Part 2 In the hospital, the last thing Henry could remember about the accident was taking a turn too wide and having to make a choice: stay left and hit the hay bales or cut right into a pack of riders. He wasn’t wearing leathers... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 26, 2014 at 4:39 pm •

A Love Letter To Longboarding: Swells of Passion For A Sport That Nearly Killed My Son. Part 2

…Continued from Part 1 …Click here to read Part 3 “Christine Wolf! Christine Wolf! Christine Wolf!” “Yeah? That’s me!” I’m standing on an incline looking down at the crowd below. Did I seriously miss Henry coming down the hill? He probably wants to get into the rental car to get the lunch we packed. Jesus.... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 26, 2014 at 12:27 pm •

A Love Letter To Longboarding: Swells Of Passion For The Sport That Nearly Killed My Son. Part 1

Dear Longboarding, This isn’t an easy letter to write, especially since I’ve judged you so harshly for so long. What I’ve come to realize is that I hadn’t fully appreciated you until you almost killed Henry last weekend. I need to get this off my chest though, so just keep reading, even through the hard... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 26, 2014 at 2:00 am •

5 Best Reasons To Spend The 1st Week Of August In South Haven, Michigan

I’ve been visiting South Haven with friends and family for nearly 20 years, so here are my 5 best reasons to spend the 1st week of August in South Haven, Michigan. At the bottom you’ll also find a link to a brand-new rental property with just one available week left this summer (Aug 2-9): 1.... Read more »

By Christine Wolf,
June 21, 2014 at 12:02 pm •

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