Independence Day
Antarctica 750 miles to the South;
missed it, but not 6 other continents. Been there, done that. The United States
of America in sad state; Republicans continue to sabotage progress, equality
not realized, lower income population grows, corporate greed reigns, yet in
spite, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness prevails; comparatively,
U.S. pretty good.
Cancer
“Have you thought about it?” “I
think about it every day.” but less, easy to forget on the high seas.
Forgetting death is at the door is like thinking I can drink again, both
dangerous. Life much richer, savoring moments; freedom from alcohol, serenity!
Each day well lived, brings happiness from yesterday, hope for tomorrow.
Legacy of Becoming
Our children, world travelers,
grandchildren too! Mission was to educate along ocean highways, great cities on
water, visiting, learning, growing, expanding knowledge, thinking, evaluating!
Ethnocentric thoughts flee, a world perspective gained, a legacy is born.
Expensive, yes, however a global village was waiting, our kids are better off
having found it. We are so proud.
Floating Object
“Ladies and gentleman, please
don’t be alarmed we are turning the ship around to inspect a strange floating
object spotted by one of our officers.” Two thousand passengers hurry to
starboard; “There it is!” all shout and point. Half submerged seven-foot dinghy
no survivors visible. International sea ethics satisfied, we turn back;
“Respect the procedure.”
Tears
Sitting comfortably with Debbie
studying the ocean’s horizon, my gaze turns to catch tears flowing down her
cheeks. Discovered, she tries unsuccessfully to wipe them away, I don’t need to
ask, I know what they mean. There is the person with cancer and there is the
caregiver. The first dies, the latter is left alone.
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| Happy 4th! |
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| Fun balloon drop in Atrium |
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