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Tag: Light Keeper
Great Achievement is born out of great sacrifice – Napoleon Hill
The Lighthouse Service has a great record on the treatment of women. But it falls short on its treatment of … More
One of the hardest parts of life is to deciding whether to walk away or try harder – Hispanic saying
When Joseph Andreu fell 60 feet to his death white washing the St. Augustine Lighthouse, his wife Maria Andreu became … More
Hawai’i is not a state of mind, but a state of grace – Paul Therox
Makapu’u, Hawai’i, impels supernatural fables, extraordinary experiences and provocative emotions. According to Hawai’ian Legend, Makapu’u was a goddess who after … More
Putting the “Brakes” on Bias
This year’s International Women’s Day envisions a world where women of all walks of life are free of bias, discrimination … More
Keeping the Faith
Most female light keepers faced hard choices. With no viable source of income after the death of their husbands, many … More
Serving in the shadows while shining the light
Enslaved Black people often fulfilled the duties of a light keeper. They filled in when the light keeper was absent … More
Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly – Frida Kahlo
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans. They fought every … More
Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things together -Van Gogh
The ‘upside down’ lighthouse on Rathlin Island in Ireland is a marvel of human ingenuity. Unlike most lighthouses, the keepers … More
Training Day
Once ranked as the fourth most popular European destination, London offers a multitude of cultural sites and outstanding museums. Buckingham … More
Saints and Sinners
Lighthouse keeping was a family affair. Wives, daughters and sons sometimes fulfilled the duties of a light keeper without pay. … More
Negotiations with the devil
I thought about Dante’s quote “The Path to Paradise begins in Hell” after reading about and visiting New Dorp Lighthouse. … More