I stand at the edge of the pier looking across the horizon and down into the deep water. My toes are curled around the cool aluminum edging as I anticipate the freshening wash below. Deep breath, ready, and … dive in! A new world suddenly envelopes me that looks, feels, and sounds at once alien and hauntingly familiar.

Welcome to our new blog, Eco-Notes. We’ve been talking about a blog for years and are excited to now be in the swim. We know there will be different strokes needed to move us through the waves; sometimes we’ll skim the surface, other times dive into oncoming breakers. There is something to be learned at every turn! We hope you’ll enjoy our musings and learn from our experiences. Onward Ho!