On my departure day from the ship, I opted to take my own luggage and venture back into reality earlier than most everyone else. I was a little worried about not making my 12:05 flight because you just never know how long the disembarking process will take. I was...

Did you all miss me? I certainly felt the void. Such an odd feeling when I disconnect from the writing process, but like everyone, I needed a break. A little distance from reality. But, with any sort of timeout, there are always stories. Of course, what happens on the...

Yesterday, was the first time for me to use my TSA Pre-check. Friends, I can't begin to tell you what a gift that was to me. Unfortunately, before I could breezily walk through the checkpoint without disrobing and unpacking my carry-on, I needed to present my passport...

I have many talents, but apparently, being able to decipher the size of a pan and spatula are not on the list. Let me explain. Brian cooks eggs for himself and on occasion, Bailey. The other day, he was scraping the pan of egg residue, when the spatula broke and the...

Someone asked me if I was getting excited about my cruise and my response was, "Once I get everyone situated, then I will be excited.". True story, packing isn't the only thing I needed to organize. I needed to confirm the pet sitter, alert Bailey's bosses of my...

I know you all have been on pins and needles regarding my hostage situation AKA my boot. Will it go on the cruise with her? Will it continue to follow her like a stalker? Well, the answer is "yes" to both of those questions. It seems, friends, that I will be hanging...

In a week, I will cruising the seven seas with close to thirty woman, most of whom are high school comrades. This year marks thirty-five years since we wore polyester uniforms, were constantly berated by angry nuns, and gathered in the smoking area during lunch. Don't...

Let me start by saying, that I want to mark myself safe from the snowstorm of 2020. You know, the light dusting that occurred yesterday causing schools to be delayed. When did we become so soft? So far, 2020 has not been a delight. First, it is only February and...

I live in a city where Mother Nature is in a continual state of a mental breakdown. One minute it is summer then winter shoves its way in, like a petulant toddler, a few hours later. It's maddening to figure out how to dress. Sometimes I look like an aged out...

Okay, after seeing 50 year old JLo strut her stuff, it inspired me to up my game. I was giving a B- effort in the area of working out and was kind of at a standstill with my sustainable lifestyle initiative. I still feel good and have lost a lot of inches, but I have...