I love it when the big, white boats come in

Some people don't like cruises. They find them confining or unhip or whatever. I am not one of those people. In fact, when I see a cruise ship (a frequent occurence in Seattle during the summer), I smile. Saw this one the other day while on my way to drop my car off for brake service. And even though I knew I'd end up spending hundreds of dollars, I was still happy.

(I'm taking a cruise this summer -- a Rosie cruise that departs in ... wow, less than 8 weeks!!!)