I feel everything too deeply. Every word, every glance, every shift in the atmosphere seems to crawl under my skin and take root. A song can unravel me, a memory can consume me, and the smallest kindness can bring me to tears. My empathy is a double-edged sword—it allows me to connect, to truly see […]

There comes a point in life when you begin to understand that relationships are not sustained by assumptions. They are sustained by expression. We often believe that the people closest to us “just know” how we feel. We assume our loyalty proves it. We assume our presence proves it. We assume years together prove it. […]

This past month has been an incredibly emotional challenge without our beloved dog, Delaney. She would have turned 15 years old this month, a milestone that reminds us of the many beautiful years we shared together. Her presence filled our home with joy, comfort, and unconditional love. Every day without her feels quieter, and small […]

People see your strength in the way you rise to every challenge, in the way you carry yourself with resilience that seems unshakable. They admire how you handle responsibilities without complaint, how you show up even when it feels impossible, and how you keep moving forward no matter what life throws your way. To the […]

We have never witnessed such overwhelming crime, evil, and corruption as we face today. The world feels as though it has slipped into a perpetual twilight, a darker place where dishonesty and malice no longer lurk in the shadows but instead stand boldly in plain sight. Each sunrise brings with it more headlines of scandal, […]

Day 14 – The English Channel – May 17, 2019

We are currently in the very waters where our military crossed the English Channel on June 6, 1944. It is extremely humbling to be in this very historic area. Trying to imagine the thoughts and feelings of those young men during the crossing, heading for the beaches of Normandy. They have all my respect and […]

Day 13 – Cobh & Cork City, Ireland – May 16, 2019

It started out to be a lousy, rotten, stinkin’ day. Pat woke up this morning unable to walk. I immediately contacted the ship’s medical staff, who came to our stateroom with a wheelchair and transported her to the medical facilities on board. Her left leg had developed what the doctor said was a Baker’s Cyst, […]

Day 12 – Waterford, Ireland – May 15, 2019

Pat’s dream was coming true today. All of her life she’d dreamed of visiting Ireland, and today it would happen. Our ship pulled in to the port of Dunmore East about 8 am. We had to tinder into the port which for some reason took more time than we anticipated. We finally reached Irish terra […]

Day 9 – Ponta Delgado, Azores, Portugal – May 12, 2019

After eight days at sea, we arrived in The Azores. This is a place that neither of us have ever visited so we’re looking forward to exploring new territory together. According to what I’ve read, The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal in the mid-Atlantic. The islands are made up of striking landscapes, fishing […]

Day 1 Through 8 – The Atlantic Crossing – May 4 – 12, 2019

We’re on the road again searching for adventure. I use the term “on the road” loosely since we are taking our first transatlantic cruise. On Saturday, May 4, we set sail from the Port of Tampa bound for Amsterdam, with a few stops in between. Prior to sailing, we bought all the seasick remedies available, […]

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