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The national parks of the United States are some of the greatest places in the world to enjoy nature…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”Mark Twain…
Stained glass windows have a unique and radiant beauty that makes them captivating. Therefore, it sh…
Professional photographers swear by the perfect light of the Golden Hour, that short period of about…
Certain cruise lines are requiring vaccines without exception, while others are only requiring guest…
Princess Cruises’ “Club Class Dining” offers greater convenience and more ways to tempt your palate …
If you’re going on a Princess cruise, here are some cruise tips you should know before you cruise.…
The Ruby Princess chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine. The…
The 3,084-passenger Ruby Princess sailed out of dry dock in December 2015 with many new features, in…
Canada is a captivating country and each of Canada’s UNESCO sites represents a site that has contrib…
Outside my window, I
Can see the wind blow, trees
Swaying to and fro.
The sun shines bright outside…
Those who book their cruise in a traditional manner instantly receive a cabin assignment, those who …
Don’t just teach your children to read … teach them to question…
“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it se…
How To Address Major Medical Expense
We need to face the facts; most medical insurance plans, inc…
With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse.
Over at AARP — whe…
Be inspired by people who tell you you “can’t” ……
My idea of Holiday Spirit
Does not involve lavish decorations.
These are demonstrations
Of excess we…
In this life, we will know
breathless love and joy, and
bear witness to incredible sorrow,
often mor…
My screen door has a little rust,
It is old and sags in the middle you see,
The sage in the middle l…
Life is a journey couples make
On a road traveled together as
Partners holding hands
Hoping the end …
Tomorrow, November 25, 2021, is Thanksgiving Day here in the USA, the day we American’s officially k…
Friends are gifts, extremely
Rare and hard to find,
Inspiring you with new ideas,
Encouraging you wh…
In drear nighted December,
Too happy, happy tree,
Thy branches ne’er remember
Their green f…
Emily Pauline Johnson, who also published under her Mohawk name Tekahionwake, was born on March 10, …
“Police pursue potential political provocateurs.”…
“My days of late are with love of friends mostly filled a happy man I”…
Well, that’s what I thought and I’ve used this one to describe everything from my own behavior or th…
“Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person might not be there again. Giv…
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.”George Carlin…
This saying has been attributed to the famous Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. However ……
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”Alb…
There is no friend as loyal as a book.…
Friendship is born at the moment ……
There are many days and events that I would like to re-create; time spent with my mother before her …
The unexamined life ……
In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life.…
Roses are red Violets are purple ……
November 11 marks Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. If you are in the United States, you are commemo…
If we were having coffee right now I would prefer we were sitting in a Barnes & Noble Cafe sippi…
“Neither fire nor wind, Birth nor death can erase Our good deeds.”…
When I got today’s inspiration the two things I initially thought, “Wow, I’m always writing.” I writ…
Oh, hi there! How are you? All good?
I know, I know, it took such a long time to publish this pos…
Some might say a post in the form of a letter is trite and overdone. But with the right approach and…
Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, ……
Nobody knows with certainty what the future holds, but I intend to maintain a positive attitude as I…
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”…
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself ……
The Quality of Light – “Warmth”
Hawaiian sunsets are spectacular. They draw tourists to the islan…
I must apologize, I am not a big fan of social media even though I do have a Facebook account and a …
Writing for me can happen anywhere and involve different mediums.
When I’m blogging I am doing s…
Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself ……
If someone’s going to be a world beater, it’s obvious by the time they’re 35 ……
I have to see a thing a thousand times before I see it once ……
Written after coming across a pair of mismatched pair of children’s shoes abandoned in a park
…
These are a few of my favorite things.
My creativity. I love that I can write, draw, paint, and p…
Did you know that New Zealand is the only country in the world where the sun rises first. It is the …
I imagine you recognize that line from My Way, by Paul Anka and popularized by Frank Sinat…
Writing is a brain-boosting activity that forces me to engage many different parts of the mind. Whet…
Your Nikon camera may work just fine straight out of the box, but there’s lots you can do to make it…
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a high-end DSLR photographer. These photo tips will help h…
Ugly American vs. Thoughtful American
Americans’ trips often suffer because they are treated like…
At a time where air travel costs much less than it did in past years, it is no wonder that more peop…
Late-arrivers for airline flights can often hop on another plane to their destination with just a fe…
National monuments protect a wide variety of natural and historic resources, including sites of geol…
Over time, cruise lines and cruisers have become more tech friendly. Starting in 2022 and beyond, yo…
Almost every camera, from cell phones to point and shoots to expensive DSLRs takes pictures in JPEG …
Photo metadata is key to protecting images’ copyright and licensing information online. It is also e…
Whether you’re off to Africa for a month or headed to a national park for the weekend, the gear you …
With digital photography, your computer has become the most likely place to store your photos. With …
The United States has 61 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the National P…
There are 128 protected areas in the United States known as national monuments. The President of the…
One form of photographic perspective distortion is perspective convergence or keystoning. This form…
You may think you have everything you could ever need for a cruise, but there may be a couple cruise…
Here is handy glossary of cruise ship terminology which includes some of the new terms and acronyms …
We recently cruised on the Ruby Princess and had a chance to experience MedallionClass for the first…
Princess Cruises have some of the best options for drink packages, both alcoholic, non-alcoholic and…
Beginning with the Regal Princess on November 13, 2017, Princess Cruises has rolled out their innova…
Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities and is a favorite place to visit among those…
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand and, contrary to popular belief, it is…
Napier and Hawke’s Bay have become New Zealand’s premier lifestyle getaways. Located on the North Is…
New Zealand’s capital offers stunning views of forested peninsulas, dramatic cliff-side homes and fi…
Akaroa is located on the Banks Peninsula about 52 miles (84km) south of Christchurch. The name Akaro…
Dunedin (pronounced “Dunn-knee-din”) is perched on the hills above one of New Zealand’s loveliest ha…
Princess Cruise ship in Milford Sound
One of the highlights of our cruise to New Zealand was sai…
Sydney, the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia an…
This post will answer some frequently asked questions about cruise luggage tags, and also share info…
France has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 6 transboundary sites. Of France’s World Herita…
Switzerland is known for its majestic mountainous landscapes, but the country’s natural assets are n…
Along with 61 National Parks, there are 24 World Heritage Sites, including 2 transboundary sites, in…
If you are planning a trip to Germany, you should try to visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sit…
The Netherlands has a long and rich cultural history. Despite its small size, the Netherlands boasts…
If you have never been on a cruise, you may wonder why so many people claim that cruising is the bes…
In production since at least 1799, this classic German scent has adorned the wrists of men and women…
Stories about elves have long tradition in Germany, and have been passed along orally for generation…
The Rhine’s lush hillsides are thick with wine grapes, thriving towns, and towering castles. The hig…
Cologne Cathedral is Germany’s most visited landmark with an average of 20,000 visitors a day. This …
Perched high atop a steep hill overlooking the town of Braubach, Marksburg was constructed around 12…
The grandeur of Cologne’s romantic Romanesque meets grand Gothic Kölner Dom draws crowds from around…
If you are planning a cruise, you’re probably thinking about what to pack for your fabulous vacation…