One day this week, two couples who hadn't seen each other in too long sat down in a coffee shop to catch up on their lives. It happens that two of the four people have cancer, and coincidentally the day they all met was World Cancer Day. Holland America took notice…not of the 50-50 cancer… Continue reading Day to Remember for Holland America
Alaska Backs Off On Environment
Environmental issues can often be complicated. The latest one — this week in Alaska — is definitely complicated. If you're interested in protecting the environment (duh!) and the part that cruise ships play in it, read on…and if you want to read this in more detail, Richard Mauer of The Anchorage Daily News has it… Continue reading Alaska Backs Off On Environment
Free Wireless in The Big Apple
It would be great to be in New York right now. Well, it would be great to be in New York anytime, wouldn't it? Right now would be appropriate because then we could try out the free WiFi that's sponsored by Norwegian's soon-to-be new ship, the Breakaway, which arrives in its permanent North American home… Continue reading Free Wireless in The Big Apple
Memories, a Photograph and Dick Irvin
One of the nice people in the world is Dick Irvin, Jr., who was a long-time encyclopedic broadcaster and author specializing in pro hockey, which he didn't play but which his father coached (read: Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks). While we are fortunate to be his friends, the reason you're reading about… Continue reading Memories, a Photograph and Dick Irvin
Country Collection — at What Price?
Okay, you lovers of country music… How much would you pay to see performances — in the same week — by Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Patty Loveless, Larry Gatlin and his brothers, Joe Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, Restless Heart, Ty Herndon, Andy Griggs, Jamie O'Neal, Wade Hayes, The Warren Brothers and Bryan White? This collection… Continue reading Country Collection — at What Price?