Gobble Gobble…in January? Yes Please! Several weeks ago I bought package of ground turkey at our local Aldi store. I stuck it in the freezer and wondered just what exactly I would end up doing with it. (I’ve never been a fan of ground poultry…but this old dog is still willing to try a few […]
Bar Stool Conversations Can Lead To Great Adventures
Conversations with folks at local watering holes have led us to some great adventures. But none better than a visit with a nice woman several years ago in Fort Lauderdale. You see, Wine Wednesday is “Date Night” for Peepaw and me. We simply walk out our back door and across this beautiful drawbridge. And what’s […]
Shrimp And Grits – Meemaw’s Version is DELISH
Shrimp and grits. You’ll find that dish listed on almost every diner menu in the South. I was not raised in the South, but many folks who read my blog must assume I’m a Southern granny since grandaughter Emma named me Meemaw oh so many years ago. There are more variations of the shrimp and […]
Newman Singers – A Treasured Tropical Day In SoFlo
The University of Iowa Newman Singers will always hold a special place in my heart. I have enjoyed their music for years during Mass at The Newman Center near the University of Iowa campus. And I have served them breakfast on several occasions on Sunday mornings between those services. Those college “kids” are truly some […]
Home To The HEARTland – Our Epic Journey
Home. That word conjures up different emotions for everyone. And in this time of illness and uncertainty that word took on a feeling of desperation for me last month. Our snowbird home is located within walking distance to the beach. And we watched with growing horror as the number of spring break students continued to […]
Dal Contadino Trattoria – Inspiration For A Ten Course Meal
It turns out one amazing dish from an authentic Italian trattoria was my inspiration for a ten course Italian meal! Peepaw and I love to visit some of our Snowbird neighborhood restaurants on what we call “Wine Wednesdays.” I tasted a fantastic dish at Dal Contadino Trattoria, one of our favorite eateries located only a […]
Dinner At Sea – Norwegian Sky 2019 – First Impressions
Dinner at sea has always been one of my favorite parts of cruising. I may be in the minority but I LOVE getting “dressed up” for dinner. There is such a feeling of anticipation when strolling into a beautiful dining room at sea. The crisp white tablecloths, the beautiful stemware and the gorgeous place settings […]
From Pilot To Captain – A Handoff At Sea
From the moment we walked onboard the Norwegian Sky we had been “on the go” just like my old days of cruising. My motto is “Life is NOT a dress rehearsal.” So every minute onboard is a minute to explore and to enjoy the cruising way of life. But I will admit the years have […]
Norwegian Sky – Permission To Come Aboard!
“Welcome Aboard!” That’s the greeting we heard from three crew members dressed in white as we wheeled our bags up the gangway toward the beautiful Norwegian Sky. And let me add…those words were music to this old seafaring Meemaw’s ears! It felt great to be back aboard a beautiful ship. It was shortly after Noon […]
It’s Cruising Day – The Norwegian SKY!
NCL’s Norwegian Sky? OH MY! Our sailing day finally arrived! It was time to load our bags into the trunk and head to the Port of Miami. And this old cruise specialist was raring to go! Instead of heading to the death trap known as I-95 we decided to take the SLOW road (a.k.a. Highway […]