Solo mi!

Please do keep raising questions and making comments. These issues are important.

That is why I felt that I, too, had to jump in! If we don't discuss things, and listen to different perspectives...we aren't going anywhere...

Penny

Terry: Sorry if I misspoke. I certainly did not mean that male views and perspectives do not matter. Of course, they do! This is a dialog for all of us!

Penny

Penny, whilst supporting Cams sentiments, do you not also agree that it is both unfair to all but also insulting to genuinely talented women to choose females for a job when there might be better male candidates, soley because as an employer you wish to get the female numbers of senior managers up?

 

Isn't it equally unfair and insulting to pay a female more than she might be worth to simply get average female pay up? It does seem to me that this is at least two of Doug's points and whatever one's views about historic unfairness to women, these solutions do not seem to address the problem for the benefit of women as a whole but instead seem to make matters worst.

Sorry, I disagree. In a perfect world where choices would be solely merit based, I would feel differently. Sadly, we don't live in a perfect world.

All I can say is "WoW'! Still think you are right on Cam. I don't understand how the above can be said with authority...he has not walked in our shoes..

Penny

Penny, I hate to state the obvious and unwelcome, but we appear to be going in the wrong direction for those that wish to see things improve.

 

Nothing wrong with nurturing hope, but ....:(

I fear that you are correct, Jeff but one can hope!

Really looking forward to reading your post regarding your cruise, Lois! So glad that you had a wonderful time.

Penny

mdpa, there is such a thing as "under-represented minorities", and that's why you have "black lives matter" and "women-owned business" clarifications. We, hispanics, and asians, are also under-represented but we will benefit from the fair representation of blacks and women...and I am talking corporate, as well as Main Street business and government.

Very well said, Camillus! I agree wholeheartedly. It is a difficult time and I hope that some day in the not too distant future, we get beyond it. I wonder though, when the man in the White House continues to stoke the fire.

Penny

Love yams and scallions on the grill.

Looks so good, Jeff! Do you do grilled scallions on your BBQ? They are very popular here in Mex. and I love them!

Penny

Adam Wright was our CD on the Wind a few months earlier. I think I read here that Adam was on the Whisper later on in 2016. Maybe they're moving CDs around more than I got the impression they used to?

So far, no idea who will be our CD on Wind's TA this November.

Nothing against Moss Hills or Fernando but my wife would be thrilled if Collin Brown somehow got the Spirit for our cruise. It seemed like for years Collin was the permanent resident CD on the Wind or at least he was for our first three cruises on the Wind. Then on our last Wind cruise he wasn't and supposedly or maybe was on the Cloud.

Colin was on my TA on the Wind last November.

Penny

Jeff is a bad influence! But we'll keep him around.

 

10- minute dinner challenge tonight. Slivered garlic sauteed in olive oil along with a few red pepper flakes. Sliced Roma tomatoes, cooked a few minutes until soft then coarsely mashed with a fork. Add shrimp and serve with (premade by me, a few days ago) basil pesto for extra flavor, over angel hair pasta.

 

So tasty. Sorry, no picture. It disappeared in less time than it took to cook it. The red tomatoes and green pesto made for a nice presentation. I added extra red pepper flakes to mine. :D

 

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This, too, sounds wonderful and a keeper. All I need to do is buy some Roma tomatoes,,,,,

But Jeff, you are killing me! I am trying to get in shape before my Nov. Wind TA...Not supposed to be eating this way!

Penny

I had planned to have grilled salmon and broccoli....nothing more! After your wonderful pics and posts..I had to caramelize onions and bake a potato....Thanks!

Penny

Knew you would love it, Lois! It is the best for solos, too! Please keep checking in..

Penny

We actually moved here when he retired. We loved it! I have now been here 20 years and have no plans to leave. I grew up in So. Cal. and married a Canadian. After many years in the North, he promised me that when he retired, we'd move to warmer climes...so here I am! I have a son and his family in Canada, and another and his family in the States. My big get away each year is my Silversea cruise. I have just booked my 2019 one. You will love Jalapa and Veracruz! Amazing food!!

And Cam, Jalapa has fabulous wild orchids.....

Penny

Great article, Mysty! These same nuns from Puebla are the ones who developed Mole. Another Mexican delicacy. I'm saving the article that you found! Thanks, Penny

Speaking of food, Mexico's Dia de la Independencia is 16 September. Usually, Chiles en Nogado are served. The plate looks like the flag of Mexico. The dish is fabulous! Poblano chiles stuffed with a picadillo filling, in a ground walnut sauce, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. Perhaps some of you have had it. It is a chore to make so I usually go to a restaurant that is known for it.

Penny, it seems to me your late DH was stationed in Mexico and you have remained there. We used to visit the DF area at least once a year, and we have very fond memories, especially of its people. We will be returning next May, but to Veracruz and Jalapa, for music recording sessions. I am very much looking forward to this trip.

We actually moved here when he retired. We loved it! I have now been here 20 years and have no plans to leave. I grew up in So. Cal. and married a Canadian. After many years in the North, he promised me that when he retired, we'd move to warmer climes...so here I am! I have a son and his family in Canada, and another and his family in the States. My big get away each year is my Silversea cruise. I have just booked my 2019 one. You will love Jalapa and Veracruz! Amazing food!!

A very Happy Anniversary to the Spins! You all sound like you are in wonderful marriages! Like Miss Sophia, I am a merry widow living with my four pawed loves....and, happily so. But, oh the memories with my DH!

Jeff, I have to explain, I am a Gemini so there's two of me, and both agree with you.

I'm a Gemini too, Camillus and I totally agree with you and Jeff. My husband and I spent three years in a Warsaw Pact country and the former Yugoslavia, and what Trump is doing is frightening. You certainly should tone down the response when dealing with North Korea. Diplomacy can and does work....but then again, there is presently not a US ambassador in South Korea.

It is there Solo Mi!. It says "Silver Wind 2729 Nov 10 - Nov 25 2017" and your post from earlier this morning is the latest post. :)

Thank you Mysty and thank you, JP!

Penny:o

Solo mi, I think this was one of your first CC posts (starting that roll call). Somehow, you must have inadvertently put it in that forum, rather than the SS one.

 

I remember coming across your roll call while I was looking for something else, and I "reported" the post, asking that it be moved to the proper forum so that it could be found.

 

I think they must have eventually moved it, as it is currently in the "right" forum. Go to roll calls - Silversea - Silver Wind and it is there now, the first one on the list. I can't find this roll call in the "other cruises" forum any longer. Check again and see if you can find it in the Silver Wind roll calls forum.

Thanks JP but when I go to Find Your Silver Wind Roll Call, there is a Nov. 25th. one but not our Nov. 10th. one. If I go to the "if you can't find your roll call" and hit that and then scroll down to Silver Sea (in red) and scroll to Silver Wind, I can find posts by To The Sunset, my posts, and one other. I MUST STILL BE DOING SOMETHING WRONG?????????

Five people have already "enrolled" and three have signed up for a Meet and Mingle. The only way to find this cruise so far is to go to Other Roll Calls and look up Cruise 2729.

Penny, what a great memory for you and your family. To be honest, when I heard Justin speak at his dad's funeral I knew that he was going to follow in his dad's footsteps. I'm really hoping that he can half-way fill those shoes!

 

That would be an awesome piece of music J! And your toast with the music of life glass is perfect!

Justin certainly seems to be well thought of internationally...a great deal like Barack Obama in that respect. Here in Mexico, as a NAFTA partner...he is well liked.