At last week's engagement party, my son mentioned that John McCain had passed away. Other than expressing surprise it was so soon after the family's announcement it discontinued treatment we didn't discuss it and my mind quickly turned to the celebration. John McCain's life … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: John McCain Edition
Jewel of the Seas: Santorini
Jewel of the Seas is making the Santorini port visit today. We were up early and had coffee at the Windjammer while enjoying the view of islands around Santorini as the ship approached the port. We were the first ones in the main dining room at 7 am. Steve had eggs … [Read more...] about Jewel of the Seas: Santorini
Weekly Keto Update #4
It's time for the fourth installment of my week in Keto. Progress No weight change this week but I had lab tests done Monday which gave me very positive feedback on my dietary change. Before keto I was taking a statin due to high triglycerides (up to 284 before meds). I … [Read more...] about Weekly Keto Update #4
Weekly Tales: Engagement Party Edition
We ended the week yesterday at my son and his fiancee's engagement party at a local yacht club. It was a wonderful celebration and I'm happy to be gaining such an adorable daughter. The theme was "love is brewing" and I loved the cute cookies even though I had to pass on … [Read more...] about Weekly Tales: Engagement Party Edition
Jewel of the Seas: Rhodes
Today is a port day in Rhodes and we were scheduled to dock at 7 a.m. We were both up early and had coffee followed by breakfast in the Windjammer. We both ate big breakfasts (which was a good thing given how long until we got lunch). After eating we gathered our … [Read more...] about Jewel of the Seas: Rhodes