With inspiration from my dear sister-in-law, Rachel, I embark on this adventure - capturing an image every day for a year both to have for myself and to share with you. My hope is that through this effort, I will "keep peace in the noisy confusion of life" - taking time to notice the small things, celebrate the big things, and more fully appreciate the gift of each new day. Of course, I had every intention of beginning this on January 1st - but when that day came and went without a blog, Rachel assured me that this project can begin on any day. After a slow start, I really hope I can pull it off - and that you'll enjoy it!

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Day 177 - July 4: Maritime Hero

In February 1952, an all-volunteer crew of four ventured out of Chatham in a 36' wooden motorized lifeboat in the middle of the night, in 60-foot seas, in a 70-knot wind to rescue 33 crewmen from the stricken tank vessel Pendleton. It's considered one of the most daring and successful rescues in maritime history - only one crewman was lost.  Today in Chatham's parade, the last remaining member of the rescue team rode in that lifeboat.  A hero indeed.

(You can read more about the rescue at http://www.uscg.mil/history/articles/Pendleton_Webster.asp).
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