The Next Generation
It was easy for me to follow in my Uncle Howard’s footsteps as a photographer for several reasons: In the 50+ years since this picture was taken, the technology of […]
The Skyline
We’ve sailed on several cruises from Cape Liberty over the years. The backdrop has always been the Manhattan Skyline. This post will document some of the changes we’ve seen. A […]
Bucking the Trend
My granddaughter is studying 9th-grade Geography, and they are currently looking at population density in Ontario. The trend is for the population to increase in the urban areas, and decrease […]
The Costs of Aging
We are fortunate that we had good jobs in our lifetimes and could save for retirement expenses. Because as you get older these expenses increase – and not just because […]
Setting a New Course
Every once in a while, I update the blog to a new theme. Usually I do this because the older theme is outdated or no longer supported by its creator. […]
A Steady Hand
My son-in-law Dave has a birthday coming up next week, and he’s getting perilously close to one the Dutch call “Abraham” when you reach it. I won’t say what one […]
Come September
September here in the valley is a schizophrenic month. You don’t know if each day will be a T-shirt or sweatshirt experience. One day you’re rocking the A/C, the next […]
The Fun Factor
The 1950s ad slogan “getting there is half the fun” was supposed to refer to ocean voyages with Cunard. In my case, I can apply it to my hobby […]
On Our Way Home
Our first sea day cruising back to Cape Liberty dawned warm with calm seas. There were no hurricanes in store so we anticipated a smooth ride. Around noon things still […]
Taino Bay Redux
Our final port call was a familiar one to Maria and me. We had visited Puerto Plata in February 2024 as part of our Celebrity Reflection cruise. It was a […]