Here and Now

Yes, we bought a boat. Catalina 27 and she is a beauty!! She is located at the Dana Point Harbor. Marcus, my wonderful husband calls it our little Yacht. Her name is, Here and Now. The original owner gave her this name. She is named after a famous poem. Who knows why he gave her this name, only he knows why and I wish I knew why!

Here and Now Poem by;

Ella Wheeler Wilcox From: Custer and Other Poems, 1896

HERE, in the heart of the world,

Here, in the noise and the din,

Here, where our spirits were hurled

To battle with sorrow and sin,

This is the place and the spot

For knowledge of infinite things;

This is the kingdom where Thought

Can conquer the prowess of kings.

Wait for no heavenly life,

Seek for no temple alone;

Here, in the midst of the strife,

Know what the sages have known.

See what the Perfect Ones saw--

God in the depth of each soul,

God as the light and the law,

God as beginning and goal.

Earth is one chamber of Heaven,

Death is no grander than birth.

Joy in the life that was given,

Strive for perfection on earth.

Here, in the turmoil and roar,

Show what it is to be calm;

Show how the spirit can soar

And bring back its healing and balm.

Stand not aloof nor apart,

Plunge in the thick of the fight.

There in the street and the mart,

That is the place to do right.

Not in some cloister or cave,

Not in some kingdom above,

Here, on this side of the grave,

Here, should we labor and love.