A   Seabourn 53-day cruise   is about as good as it can get at sea.    A week ago   I compared that adventure with 15 Craigside, a seniors' residence where I live.  This was my conclusion: While I have tried to compare 15 Craigside with the Seabourn Odyssey, that is not the point.  The beauty of having both experiences is that they complement each other.  15 Craigside is a secure and comfortable environment with decent cuisine and a lot of activities.  I do very little, but enjoy the freedom to do so.  A cruise opens up the world to opportunities not available in Nuuanu and Hawaii.  Now on to the rest of my life. In short, 15C is an oasis of security and comfort.  I've now lived here for nine years, and early in my stay posted twice about my home now being Purgatory. COULD 15 CRAIGSIDE BE PURGATORY? MY LIFE IN PURGATORY Each one was a Sunday article, for I have long tended to be more spiritual on that day.  So let me continue to make my case for this place, one reason being tha

Continuing the weekend, first, the University of Hawaii volleyball team lost to UCLA in the championship game.  Look for UCLA to repeat next year.  Had a nachos and beer, a follow-up to Cinco de Mayo. Had a  Woodford Spire  for the Kentucky Derby. The story of the day had to do with Cory...and his horse, Cody's Wish, which was running a in pre-race. Cody's Wish won.   Watch this story here . Heartwarming. I had mentioned getting Kentucky Fried Chicken to eat with the Woodford Spire to watch the Kentucky Derby, but heck, 15 Craigside also had fried chicken. What is the the most important matter in your life?  Some might say  family, others mention wealth, world peace, freedom, security, and hundreds of other notions.  Something called happiness appeals to me.  I am today very happy, and on the verge of  Euphoria #4 .  While on the recent Seabourn cruise  I almost attained that state , but never quite reached it. On this Sunday I can especially mention one other difference betwee