While I wish 2015 was a wonderful year for everyone, I’m sending my greeting early, as it has been a most challenging year for me. The support of my family and friends made it bearable. I’ve shared some of this with some of you,...
Read MoreAs we enter 2015, Norm and I wish all of you a wonderful year. Last year was a great year for us with many trips, the delight of a great granddaughter, and an exceptional trip to Greece. Collaborating with Sherrie Wilkolaski,...
Read MoreMerry Everything Happy Always From Maralyn & Norm Hill
Read MoreDuring October of 2008, Brenda, Norm and I discovered Gogi’s Restaurant in Jacksonville, Oregon. It is wonderful five years later to discover they are still thriving. Two brothers, chef Gabriel Murphy who runs the kitchen...
Read MoreBy Norman E. Hill and Maralyn D. Hill Even though we enjoyed this experience in 2012, we know that the 2013 festival was just as exceptional. We would recommend checking it out for 2014. We three journalists, Maralyn and Norm...
Read MorePhoenix Symphony Coffee Classics Concert on February 1, 2013 by Norman E. Hill. To confess, my musical preferences are vocals of American popular songs, whether Sinatra, Fitzgerald, etc., and whether composed by Gershwins,...
Read MoreWe were scheduled to dock in San Juan. Unfortunately, due to rough seas, it was too dangerous to go through the channel to the port. Even though it was windy outside, we had smooth sailing inside. Yes, there was...
Read MoreWe had enjoyed this cruise and itinerary in 2010. It was a delight to return to Grand Turk today and see how it is recovering from hurricane Ike in 2008. We took the two-hour island tour which took us around all seven...
Read MoreWe started out Saturday and had no idea how lucky we would be with our stateroom. About a week or so ago, we received an opportunity to upgrade to a verandah suite at a reasonable cost. When we called, not only were we...
Read More“Nice Work If You Can Get It”—by Norman E. Hill Having seen the Broadway show, “Crazy for You” 20 years ago, I had very high expectations for the new show, “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” All my expectations were...
Read MoreIt is difficult to believe this week is over. It went by so fast. Today is our last day at sea as we disembark tomorrow. We enjoyed our dinner last night with a terrific and interesting group, thoroughly enjoyed Contare, and...
Read MoreOur tour started at Mahogany Beach this morning, visiting another beach where Roatán dancers performed. Their foot movement was amazing and this short demonstration was enjoyed with the ocean as a backdrop. We basically stayed...
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