Writing Tips: Just Write!
I add a new post to my old Writing Tips series of posts. This one focuses on simple tools to get the job done. Continue reading
An Eclectic Mind
Web site and blog for Maria Langer, writer, boat captain, jewelry artist, commercial helicopter pilot, and video producer. Blogging here since 2003.
Latest posts
I’m Back
I'm done neglecting this blog, at least for a while. Continue reading
On Rest & Relaxation
After a few busy, stressful months, I finally enjoy a few stress free days on my boat and reflect on how pleasant it is to just relax. Continue reading
Video: Lifting a Ranger Tug off a Trailer and Blocking it in a Boatyard
Another boating video made especially for folks who don't hang around in boatyards. Continue reading
Video: What’s Under the Waterline on a Ranger Tug R-29?
I share some narrated video footage of what's below the waterline on my boat, which is currently parked inside my garage, waiting for a trip across the mountains. Continue reading
Tovala
My experiences with a meal kit service. Continue reading
Boating: My Unexpected Fifth Career
I am pleasantly surprised that my boat experience and captain's license are paying off with some fun, often challenging gigs. Continue reading
A Look Back at this Winter 2025/26 Travels
I take a quick look back at the nearly three month trip I took to Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Continue reading
Another Stay at the Hot Springs
I spend another two weeks boondocking at the Holtville Hot Spring. My last visit here? Continue reading
Boondocking
If you're properly prepared and have the right approach, it's a surprisingly affordable way to travel in the southwest and beyond. Continue reading
A YouTube Channel Post
I share a short post on my YouTube channel. Continue reading