Tag Archives: cruise ship

Hawai’i

I finally got to Hawai’i. Three tries, three cancellations, and finally—I made it! Hawai’i was all I hoped and dreamed it would be. The weather was nearly perfect:  warm and sunny with a lovely breeze that kept the bugs and … Continue reading

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Cruising

  I love cruising. To me, it is the only true vacation—a real get-away, a chance to be separated from all the things that disturb the calm of daily life: phones, emails, text messages, doctor’s appointments, and the demands others … Continue reading

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Whales!!!

    We arrived home from a cruise to Alaska late Monday morning—exhausted after a red-eye flight and hustling through two large and disorganized airports. We jumped at the chance to cruise through the Inside Passage in Alaska—mostly to spend … Continue reading

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The Rest of the Story–Sophie

I hurry into the pantry. My heart is beating so fast that I can barely breathe. Twenty years of being careful , of working menial jobs, and watching my back screwed up in a minute. Was that really Lee? There’s … Continue reading

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A story

This story is a short, short story ( also called Flash Fiction) Hope you enjoy it! Sophie My cabin, while snug, was beautifully appointed. Standing on the compact balcony I breathed deeply of the fresh salt air. The ship rode … Continue reading

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