I first heard about the alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies about 17 years ago, when our eldest son (Lincoln) was introduced to the BNL’s music by his college roommate (Darren). We loved the group’s first hit — If I Had A Million Dollars. Actually, we didn’t have much choice…it was sung and played around our… Continue reading Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
Category: People
Cruise Assignment: Find That Ship
In the business we’re in, sometimes you can find cruise ships in the unlikeliest places, so we thought this week it would be a good idea to follow up on a rumor and go looking for one in an unlikely place. Pebble Beach. It’s probably going to be in the news a little this week,… Continue reading Cruise Assignment: Find That Ship
Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean
We met a young couple with an intriguing story to tell while on the Celebrity Millennium this year. Husband and wife, they were from California; in fact they probably still are. Both are flight attendants with Southwest, so they’re able to schedule blocks of time off to pursue their passion. It’s called cruising the world.… Continue reading Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean
Bahnsen, Baseball and Cruising
Many years ago, I knew Stan Bahnsen, whose name may now be familiar mostly to the Bahnsen family, old sportswriters like me and a diminishing number of baseball addicts who remember him. By the time I met Stan, he was a journeyman righthander near the end of a career that had some high moments, like… Continue reading Bahnsen, Baseball and Cruising
Cruise Chefs-to-be in Royal Cook-off
For me, and for people who like being in the kitchen…this sounds like a dream job, if there is such a thing. One year on a cruise ship, with your best dish on the menu, with input on what goes onto the passengers’ plates, even some say in how the restaurant is arranged. There is… Continue reading Cruise Chefs-to-be in Royal Cook-off