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Wonder of the Seas – My First Cruise in Two Years

Sherry Laskin — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:29:37 +0000

When I received the invitation for Wonder of the Seas Inaugural trip in March 2022, I knew I needed to go. It was time to take that first cruise since the pandemic began. If I was finally going to take the plunge, this ship would be the way to do it. Go big or go...

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Happy 109th Birthday to Julia Child

Sherry Laskin — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:01:23 +0000

Long before the movie Julie and Julia was released, I was a fan of Julia Child. Nearly every episode of The French Chef on Chicago’s WTTW Public Broadcasting Station was ingrained in my tween and teen-age memory. So when the chance for me, an 18-year old sophomore in college, to attend a cooking event...

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I Cruised Alaska’s Inside Passage During the Pandemic

Sherry Laskin — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:30:15 +0000

It wasn’t by choice that I found myself on a three-night Alaska cruise during the pandemic. Heading south along Alaska’s Inside Passage on a cruise in September wasn’t a joy ride. And why in the world would I do it? Why I Cruised from Alaska During a Pandemic A little background information would be helpful...

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What You Might See in the Future When Cruises Resume

Sherry Laskin — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:15:36 +0000

NOTE: Updated September 8, 2020. We’re all curious to learn what the future of cruising will be like, especially in North America. One thing is for sure, when cruises resume, the experience will be a lot different. Future of cruising – what we might expect when cruises resume From curb to cabin to shore and...

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Day Whatever: Reminiscing Over Cherry Blossoms, Tulips and Train Trips

Sherry Laskin — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:47:48 +0000

With all the yakking on TV about how people seem to totally disregard reality and are flocking to Washington D.C. to view the beautiful cherry blossoms, tulips and other flowers, I thought I’d share a few photos from last year’s visit. Amtrak’s Silver Meteor arrived into D.C. just after 7 AM, so my daughter and...

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