by Barista Uno | May 1, 2013 | Manning and Training, Seafarers' Rights and Welfare
Ill health forced us to take an extended break from blogging. This was no welcome respite. Sometimes worse than sickness itself is the feeling of being inutile, of involuntarily standing still as Life passes by. But why complain? Even the healthy are subject to bodily dysfunctions, and old age and decrepitude soon catch up with all of us. Some seafarers have a harder time of it – like the ship captain who invited us to coffee earlier this year to seek our advice. (more…)
by Barista Uno | Mar 6, 2011 | Latest Post
The maritime world – nay, Life itself – is full of ironies. That is, situations where there’s a discrepancy between what is said and what is meant or done, between what is expected and what actually happens. Ironies are a reminder of how complex and even disjointed reality is: things are not always as they appear. Being able to spot them can lead us to a better understanding of reality and perhaps of ourselves. Here’s a list of some ironies that can both amuse and baffle those engaged in the maritime industry, including bloggers like us: (more…)
