Ten years ago I set sail on a three-day Maine Windjammer cruise. At the time, I was on assignment for a local daily newspaper. I was looking forward to exploring the Maine coast, but thought I’d be bored out of my mind. I packed my cell phone (“packed” is the operative word here; remember, cell phones were big back then) and my laptop (even bigger) figuring I’d get some work done during the cruise. But a funny thing happened. As soon as we set sail from Rockland, Maine, I relaxed. I even took a nap on the first afternoon! It was a late-season cruise; October, I think. The weather was cool, but glorious. We sailed through beautiful passages and anchored overnight in protected coves. We visited tiny fishing villages. And I never once pulled out my laptop or cell phone. I lived in the moment; oblivious to the pressures and concerns of the “real world.” Since then, I’ve become a firm believer in the restorative powers of “unplugging” every now and then. If you haven’t already, give it a try. Walk away from your computer for an hour or a day or a week. There’s a beautiful world out there beyond your keyboard and flat-screen monitor.  – Lisa Matte, Editor-in-chief