Feasting and Summertime have generated quite a few questions from readers. Let me try to answer some.
1. Owning a horse isn't cheap. Before you do, I suggest you learn to ride. Not just a little. Take lessons for a couple of years first and decide if you want to compete or just ride for fun. If you need more saddle time, consider leasing a horse on site. You share time with the owner. It's a pretty smart way to go until you're certain.
2. Horseback safaris are a real thing. There is a huge variety. Some are not much more than a dandified pony ride through an animal park. Others are pretty intense. The most important thing, IMHO, is to match your proficiency with what the provider offers. Some require advanced riders. There's a reason for that. Don't overestimate your proficiency.
3. Learning to box is a great introduction to martial arts. I could say it's the best but it's actually the only one I know. First, you learn to hit and get hit without having a panic attack. Too many karate schools may as well teach theory. Part of that is due to skyrocketing cost of liability insurance and part of it is due to many of their students being afraid. Learn to box or teach your kid to box, then introduce them to the other martial arts.
4. Puerto Rico is a fantastic vacation destination. Really.
5. Biomedical engineering is still a growing field. We need people who can innovate. If you or your kid wants to enter a challenging career field where you can really make a difference, this might be it. Just make sure you study math like you mean it.
6. Family law can be heartbreaking. Be sure.
7. Lots of harbors have boating clubs where you can join the club and use their boats. They're a bit like an aquatic time share. They aren't cheap but they are cheaper than owning a boat. Charleston has a good one. I believe many port cities do.
8. The world will always need heavy equipment operators. Generally, the bigger the equipment, the better the pay.
That's my short answer to some of the questions I've been getting. I figured some people who didn't ask might want those little nuggets as well.
Danny