Warning; this blog is potentially more controversial than my usual fare. Here’s the thing; occasionally I get the opportunity (for lack of a better word) to watch ABC’s morning talk show, The View. The concept of the show is interesting. There are five women, including Barbara Walters, who hold a variety of opinions on different…
Canadian Fusion Cooking
Today is the last day of our cruise. We were scheduled to visit my most favorite port in the whole world (at least of the ones I’ve visited thus far) – Half Moon Cay. Half Moon Cay is a private island in the Bahamas owned by Holland America Cruise line. It is simply gorgeous. Pure…
Knees Down
John and I are in Florida getting ready to leave for a cruise. Yes, I know, I’m spoiled. We are looking forward to having a few days to rest and relax OUTSIDE. I just hope I don’t blind anyone with my Casper the Friendly Ghost, white body. After we arrived last night we went to…
I’ve Got What?
My husband is an optometrist, which means two things. First of all, as an optometrist he is qualified to do eye exams, treat eye diseases, remove foreign objects, prescribe glasses and just about everything else that doesn’t involve surgery. It also means that I’m like the shoemaker’s daughter who has no shoes. Let’s just say…
Cactus are like People
It happens every year. The beginning of December rolls around and suddenly I realize that winter is setting in, which can only mean one thing. I’m going to freeze. So, in a desperate attempt to survive the oncoming winter months I start cashing in frequent flyer miles for flights to warmer locations. This year, a…