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About hamiltonstation

I grew up in New England, graduated from college in upstate NY, spent a few years as a small boat officer with the U.S. Navy in the Western Pacific, then worked 35 years as an industrial automation engineer. My retirement jobs, teaching - 8 years in a public high school as a special needs educator, 3 years as a kayak guide for a small cruise ship company on the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes and Canadian Maritimes and 10 years as a ocean kayak guide for a large outdoor outfitter in Maine. For 30 years, my wife and I volunteered in maximum security state prisons, helping inmates with their literacy, developing of the spiritual side of personality, and learning mature social skills - all to eventually assist with their future re-integration into society. My wife and I have 2 adult children. We are now living in a community of friends and continue with our craft and outdoor hobbies of hiking, biking and sea kayaking.

Improved Perspective From Fog

Posted on September 17, 2017 by hamiltonstation

The visibility when out on the ocean varies from more than 10 miles to almost zero feet depending on the moisture content and dew point of the area. Sometimes, the fog condition can be dense on the water level and … Continue reading →

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When the Student is ready . . .

Posted on August 23, 2017 by hamiltonstation

As if somehow predestined, the required teacher shows up. That’s the message from this ancient Chinese proverb: “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” While working in a public high school for a few years, I often noticed (and … Continue reading →

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Contentment on the Job

Posted on August 10, 2017 by hamiltonstation

Some “everyday” things in life are sacred.  Time spent breaking bread with other people is one of those, since relationships in general are sacred. At the deepest level we humans are spirit and as such have unconditional respect for other … Continue reading →

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My Hands

Posted on December 1, 2016 by hamiltonstation

Hands I like my hands. While meditating I feel warmth and comfort from being aware of them holding each other lightly. My hands are friendly, and they are my friends. My body has been through a lot of strain and … Continue reading →

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You Are Not Your Ego

Posted on March 15, 2016 by hamiltonstation

  Think about egotistical people you know. You probably have a certain amount of tolerance for them, especially if you have a reason to stay engaged in some common activity. But, assuming that you view the word egotistic to be synonymous with … Continue reading →

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Prison

Posted on February 23, 2016 by hamiltonstation

It doesn’t matter where they put the bars, a person’s most critical freedom is determined from within. There are prison inmates enduring long periods of incarceration who discover the value of deep freedom despite their obvious physical and financial limitations. … Continue reading →

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What Would Life “In Christ” Look Like?

Posted on December 31, 2015 by hamiltonstation

Years ago, when I was about 12 years old, my family was running late, on its way to my brother’s graduation ceremony in NH. My father was driving when a police car pulled us over. My dad set the tone … Continue reading →

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Persona

Posted on April 10, 2015 by hamiltonstation

My son once told me, as he was about to play a high school hockey game, that the coach insisted that the players put on “a game face” before they left the locker room. Moreover, they were coached to never … Continue reading →

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At Sea with a Paddle

Posted on November 1, 2014 by hamiltonstation

  The first season of kayaking was serene, partly because of my ignorance about small boat safety on the ocean. Paddling out from shore with the sunset producing its captivating sky coloring, one island after another moving astern so effortlessly … Continue reading →

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View From On High

Posted on November 1, 2014 by hamiltonstation

View From Google Earth Some people prefer aisle seats when they are traveling by air. There’s more leg room and getting out is much easier when no one else is required to make room. I prefer the window seats. My … Continue reading →

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