What is the difference between Story versus Plot? A plot gives you the bones and structure for a novel, while the story is actually what takes place. Unless you’re a full-on Pantser, you won’t start the writing process until you have an outline or synopsis for what will occur. Before I begin writing a novel, … Read more
I greatly enjoy wine pairing dinners, and this one at Bonefish Grill met my expectations. The starter course was Pumpkin Whipped Feta on garlic-herb crostini topped with pepitas and honey along with Rombauer Chardonnay. I enjoyed the wine and the honey-dripped appetizer. Next came Kung Pao Shrimp fried and tossed in savory … Read more
Today we arrived at Coco Cay in the Bahamas after another amazing sunrise. On the island, we browsed among the native craft market shops, sipped our favorite drinks (a rum punch for me), and lazed in a lounge chair while admiring the ocean view. This island has lots of attractions but Ann and … Read more
Today was a sea day. I had my early morning croissant then watched the sunrise. We had a full breakfast in Johnny Rockets. Then we walked around looking for ducks and exploring the ship. We discovered a card room on one deck and a shuffleboard court along the jogging trail on Deck 5 … Read more
Today we visited St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for our cruise on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas. First we awoke to another glorious sunrise with the island in sight. I had my early morning coffee with a chocolate croissant in the Promenade Café before a full breakfast in Windjammer. This … Read more
We arrived at the port on St. Maarten on Day 4 of our cruise on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas. Ann and I had been here before, so we chose to take the water taxi into Philipsburg to shop around and have lunch. After another spectacular sunrise, we ate breakfast in the Windjammer Café. Then … Read more
Day 3 on RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas was another sea day. The sunrises are glorious across the ocean. We ate breakfast in the Main Dining Room. Later we attended a Top Tier event for Crown & Anchor loyalty members in the Aquatheater. We sipped champagne while listening to the Captain talk about his experiences … Read more
We spent Day 2 of our voyage on RCCL’s Wonder of the Sea sailing on the ocean. Since I’m an early riser, I got my first cup of coffee in the Promenade Café on Deck 5 along with a Dulce de Leche croissant. After watching the sunrise, Ann and I proceeded to the Windjammer Café … Read more
Day One of our cruise on board RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas started with an exciting view of the ship as we neared Port Canaveral. I was off on another adventure this time with my dear friend, Ann Meier. We swept through the boarding process with ease and made our way across the Promenade Deck … Read more
Recently, I’ve read several historical mysteries that I’ve enjoyed. I like this genre because these stories immerse you in another era. The police are limited to solving a case with the means available to them at the time. Meanwhile, the heroine utilizes her intuition and deductive skills to root out the killer while struggling to … Read more