What to Do When Rain Threatens Your Vacation
A Carnival cruise ship pulled into port this morning for its daylong stop in Montego Bay and within two hours of docking, clouds covered an anemic sun and the rain began. Immediately, I thought of the passengers who undoubtedly would be looking forward to a day of sun and fun. How would they spend their day, if the rain continued? [caption id="attachment_7744" align="aligncenter" width="571" caption="Carnival Cruise Ship, Montego Bay"][/caption] Call me pollyanna but I always thought the vacation gods would…
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Twelve Days Till Christmas
I just realized, today, that there are only twelve days to go before Christmas and I'm still don't feel the Christmas "spirit." I'd like to chalk it up to the various upheavals that have occurred in my life this past year, but I'm not so sure as I've heard several of my friends saying the same thing. Normally, by now I would have baked my cakes and this weekend, I'd be getting ready to make cookies. But it's twelve days…
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Surrounded by Beauty, 2
Flowering plants play such an important part in our lives. Their color and composition have inspired artists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Van Gogh and Monet, and poets like William Wordsworth. They are accepted as a symbol of love and passion, even innocence. Some have even been recognized for their medicinal properties. Here are a few more from the garden. Unfortunately, I'm still working on learning their names. Enjoy!
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Soulful Sundays: Jackie Mittoo
Jackie Mittoo was born Donat Roy Mittoo on March 3, 1948 in St. Ann. The songwriter, keyboardist and musical director was a founding member of ska band, The Skatalites. He died in December, 1990 at age 42. [caption id="attachment_7715" align="aligncenter" width="567" caption="Soulful Sundays: Jackie Mittoo"][/caption] Please take a listen to Oboe and Ghetto Organ.
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration
Every Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. in the summer, there's a 30 minute fireworks display at Coney Island. I just love standing on the beach and watching the fireworks rise above my head and then fade into the night sky. It never fails to bring a smile to my face. [caption id="attachment_7711" align="aligncenter" width="558" caption="Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7710" align="aligncenter" width="554" caption="Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration"][/caption]
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Friday Photo – Victoria Falls Signs
As I looked for photos for yesterday's Travel Photo Thursday feature, I found these photos of some of the signs at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. [caption id="attachment_7703" align="aligncenter" width="563" caption="Friday Photo - Victoria Falls Signs"][/caption] Except for this sign, there were no rails at some points and we were able to go right up to the edge [caption id="attachment_7705" align="aligncenter" width="555" caption="Friday Photo - Victoria Falls Signs"][/caption] and peek over. [caption id="attachment_7706" align="aligncenter" width="568" caption="Friday Photo - Victoria Falls"][/caption]
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Travel Photo Thursday: Street Signs
A recent post from my blog buddy, Heather Munro, who blogs at Heatherblog made me think about the street signs I have in my photo collection. Take a look: [caption id="attachment_7695" align="aligncenter" width="561" caption="Street Signs - ACP Jr Blvd / African Square / 125th St"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7694" align="aligncenter" width="599" caption="Street Signs - Quiet Street"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7696" align="aligncenter" width="358" caption="Street Signs - Fleet Street"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7690" align="aligncenter" width="552" caption="Street Signs - Buckingham Gate SW1"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7689" align="aligncenter" width="607" caption="Street Signs -…
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Passenger Behaving Badly
When a passenger is behaving badly on a bus or a plane, it can make for a very unpleasant and uncomfortable ride. I was the second person to get on the bus. When the driver saw that I was struggling with my bag and suitcase, he took the bag and put it on floor of one of the front seats. I was so tired, I practically collapsed into the seat. As I settled into the seat, I heard a voice…
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A New York Pre-Christmas
While the weather here in New York is slightly un-Christmassy (rain's in the forecast today) the decorations definitely are. Here are a few Christmas photos I pulled from the Internet. [caption id="attachment_7671" align="aligncenter" width="546" caption="Photo from redbubble.com via the Internet"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7672" align="aligncenter" width="582" caption="Photo from missmyriad.wordpress.com via the Internet"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7674" align="aligncenter" width="520" caption="Photo from nytix.com via the Internet"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_7676" align="aligncenter" width="658" caption="Photo from wikipedia"][/caption]
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Losing a Favorite Luggage Tag Prompts a Christmas Travel Gift List
Recently, I arrived at my destination minus my luggage tag. I know, in the scheme of things, losing a luggage tag shouldn't be a big problem. But this tag was special. It was a promotional tag from Air Jamaica, which, as you might know, now flies under the Caribbean Airline umbrella. The tag had the Air Jamaica logo, a stylized image of the doctor bird, the island's national bird, and was made of sturdy plastic. [caption id="attachment_7664" align="aligncenter" width="566" caption="Air Jamaica…
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