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Month: February 2015

  • Rock Boat: Comestibles

    Here are a few alcoholic beverages* we encountered over vacation in Miami and on the Rock Boat cruise. [*On rereading, this post sounds like a cry for help. I think it averaged out to two drinks a day.] Moscato Wine at Colony Hotel Bar A few months ago the wine distributor who ran our wine…

  • Rock Boat: Der Dachshundfest

    We had a few hours to kill on South Beach Miami before we left for the port, so we did some people-watching on Ocean Drive. I noticed that walking ones dog seemed to be the thing to do that morning. Then I noticed a cute little dog being pushed in a stroller. Aww, I thought,…

  • Rock Boat: Appearance

    When I think of my dad continuing to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer, I think, “How much self-delusion did he have to swallow to keep smoking? Seriously.” How much? About as much as it has required for me to hit 242 pounds. I know where the mirrors are in my house, so I haven’t…

  • Rock Boat: Lyrics and Music

    Last week I did not post because I was on vacation. Specifically, I was once again on a cruise ship with my favorite band, Barenaked Ladies (BNL). This was not quite the same trip I’ve been on before. This time, instead of a boat filled with a) BNL fans, b) BNL the band, c) BNL…