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Island Princess Day at Sea Two May 3, 2014

Posted on May 3, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

Island Princess Day at Sea Two May 3, 2014 The wind and waves have picked up considerably. I now understand how people get seasick, although I am fine. I tried walking down the hallway in a straight line as if … Continue reading →

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Island Princess Day One: At Sea May 2, 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

Island Princess – Panama Canal Day One at Sea May 2, 2014 Well we sailed out of Fort Lauderdale right on schedule at 4 p.m. yesterday, after passing muster. Muster is a mandatory drill that occurs before sailing – you … Continue reading →

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Rescue Doggies and Their People

Posted on April 24, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

http://blog.petflow.com/im-in-tears-this-mama-pit-bull-was-rescued-alone-and-scared-but-then-a-miracle-happened/?utm_source=fbspblogrescuepitbull&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=fbspblogrescue These are always touching stories, when people rescue dogs and cats.  I can’t watch that animal planet stuff or even those difficult commercials most of the time – I would rescue each and every one of them and it … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing

Posted on February 15, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

“Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing” – that was the name of a record album my folks gave me as a gift one year.  They were into classy music – Frank Sinatra, Ella, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, … Continue reading →

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I’ll Love You Forever

Posted on February 1, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

This is unexpected.  The nest has been empty for quite some time now.  We’ve even moved the nest!   Why does the thought of Jeff, the youngest of our three sons, sleeping in Minnesota tonight cause me to grieve in … Continue reading →

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Weather Questions: West Coast Readers Only

Posted on February 1, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

For West Coast readers only; all others go away:  It’s cold here tonight.  But how can we complain when it’s not -5 degrees or worse like everywhere else?  This is so unfair. Have we not feelings?  We have warm weather … Continue reading →

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Dying with Dignity

Posted on November 25, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

Just read an angry rant from Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert comic strip, about watching his father die a tortured death and why assisted suicide should be legal.  This blog, because it’s mine, allows me to reflect on everything he … Continue reading →

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Southern California Rainy Day

Posted on November 21, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

One of the few things I miss terribly about the Bay Area is the winter storms.  I used to love when the forecast would say “starting in the North Bay…”  I learned over time that I lived in the North … Continue reading →

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Snapshot

Posted on November 19, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

I decided to throw a few photos on my facebook page because when I get bored of my profile picture I have nothing new to put up. A bad thing happened on the way to uploading.  I realized that the … Continue reading →

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A Whole ‘Nother Adult Lifetime

Posted on November 15, 2013 by favoritephilosopher

The last four years have found such changes in my life.  The move from the Bay Area after 30 years.  From our home of 23 years.  The loss of a soul sister.  Al was travelling for work, and I found … Continue reading →

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