Kim Kelley
November 11, 2023
OUR TAKE: Did You Hear The One About…
Humor is important to me. Sharing laughter with others is often the best way to break the ice and create a community of spirit and purpose. Checking to see who…
November 4, 2023
OUR TAKE: Ready to “Fall Back”
Later tonight, actually early tomorrow morning, most of us will be turning our clocks back one hour to reflect the end of Daylight Savings Time and the beginning of Standard…
October 28, 2023
OUR TAKE: His Name Will Live On
Last weekend, while working at the office on the programming for one of our cruises, I received an email from one of our guests. Knowing my fondness for and recent…
October 21, 2023
OUR TAKE: Change of Mind
Changing one’s mind. Doing so can be seen as a sign of flip-flopping or being insincere. Pointing out the inconsistencies of an opponent on issues has been a political tool…
October 14, 2023
OUR TAKE: And You Thought That Fredericksburg Was Only A Civil War Location
Before we go further, I loathe braggarts, folks who tell you what special things they are doing or have done, name droppers, and anyone who is trying to impress you…
October 7, 2023
OUR TAKE: In Memoriam
We spent some time this week working on the programming for The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’24. Since these sailings represent the 20th Anniversary of that program, elements of nostalgia are…
September 30, 2023
OUR TAKE: Creating a Jazz Memory
Earlier this week, we announced the details of The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’25.1 & ’25.2. One could easily ask “why now?” There are many reasons, ranging from that is what…