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Bald eagles, salmon, totem poles, seals, otters, glaciers, deer, and gorgeous flowers—our seven-day Alaska cruise was filled with amazing scenery and wildlife. Everywhere we looked, there was something exciting and new to see.Our journey began with a flight from Newark, New Jersey to Seattle, Washington. The six-hour flight went by fairly quickly. I kept myself entertained with ...

If you enjoy traditional tuna salad but are looking for a healthier plant-based alternative, mashed chickpeas are hard to beat. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer one important advantage: you don't have to worry about mercury.Mercury in FishMercury is a metal that is caused by pollution in our oceans and can build up in fish over time. It is definitely not good for...

Our Alaska Cruise Began with an Unexpected Surprise in SeattleWe had spent months wondering about the best time to visit Alaska. Would it be cold? Rainy? Foggy? As it turned out, we couldn't have picked a better week. Once our cruise began, we were treated to sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s to upper 60's  almost every day—perfect weather for exploring Alaska's beautiful

I'm on vacation in Alaska on a cruise. I'll have lots of photos to share when I return, which should be any day since I left well over a week ago. Hope you are enjoying your summer.

Cat Sitting My sister-in-law lives about 15 minutes away from us. She went to California for 10 days. We made a trip daily to her house to feed, clean litter boxes, and play with her two cats. We usually spent about an hour there.They were a lot of fun and we had a good time with them . The black and white cat is named Cookie ; the brownish colored cat is named Maple. They are g...