Are we the only people on the seven seas — or the face of the planet — who have never seen Dancing With The Stars? Is it acronymious of us to admit that DWTS is not among our list of acronyms, which at various times has included MLB, AA, PVR, ATM, FAQ and hundreds of… Continue reading Dancing With Holland America
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Sampler Cruises on West Coast
Inside cabin or oceanview? Oceanview or balcony? These are always part of the decision-making process when going on a cruise. And almost always, we opt for balcony. On the other hand…the other hand is a one-night cruise. For people on or near the Pacific Northwest, this kind of "cruise sampler" or "two-day break" is… Continue reading Sampler Cruises on West Coast
Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
How times do change! How many years ago was it that we trekked three kids and a busload of friends (well, it felt like a busload) five hours from home to a concert featuring multiple acts, most of whom we'd never heard of…a couple of stars and a large supporting cast. Now you can do… Continue reading Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?
Lotta Love for a Special Captain
There was a party yesterday in Los Angeles, to celebrate an 80th birthday, which is always better than not celebrating an 80th birthday, isn’t it? One of the most important guests was missing…these things often happen when you get to be 80, but this “guest” wasn’t gone, or even in rehab. She was traveling. Captain… Continue reading Lotta Love for a Special Captain