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Welcome to “One Woman’s Opinion,” a long term feature of the Southside Sentinel, written by Urbanna resident Mary Wakefield Buxton. Traditionally a humorist, Mary has written a column on all subjects and sometimes in very serious vein. Along with writing a column  for the Sentinel since 1984, she is also author of 14 books about life and love in Tidewater, Virginia. Click here for available books.

Cruising columnist ponders the what, where, how and why of one’s existence

Another important question while on vacation: Are we having any fun? Good question. Our cruise continued. We had ended our five-island itinerary and begun the long steam back to Miami. I was ready to go home. Meanwhile I found a book in the library titled “Cosmic Queries,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson and I was more than happy to curl up on our...
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Cabin fever at sea leaves one thinking of going home

By now we were on our second week of our cruise. I recommend just one week of a cruise. We were tired. Eating too much rich food, drinking too much...
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‘Classical music played by string quartet at sea best of cruise’

When we weren’t in port exploring the islands there were many shipside activities to enjoy besides lolling at the pool. I attended watercolor classes and Chip signed up for...
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Steaming south to St. Barthelemy Island in the West Indies

Our Caribbean cruise to the West Indies was our first experience on the Oceania Cruise line and its new ship “Vista.” The ship was big, shimmering white and built...
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‘Day of rest needed before cruise, after Dulles-Miami flight’

Miami Airport was as big and difficult to traverse for two octogenarians as Dulles. But after the long hike to baggage to retrieve luggage we were delighted to see...
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An Empty Dream, Part 4

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 by Marry Wakefield Buxton -  The overnight in a Naples, Fla., motel gave us a...
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Chasing the Sun, Part 3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 by Mary Wakefield Buxton -  Urbanna, Va.—On Christmas Eve, after my morning tea, I made...
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Wind Off The Gulf, Part 2

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Urbanna, Va— There are dozens of species of palm trees...
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Birdsong and other joys of life

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Urbanna, Va.— It’s good to hear spring has arrived in Urbanna, that the winter...
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Vienna, Conclusion

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna,...
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Vienna, Part 6

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna, Va.— One...
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Vienna, Part 5

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna,...
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Vienna, Part 4

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna, Va.— Austria...
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Vienna, Part 3

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna,...
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Vienna, Part 2

by Mary Wakefield Buxton –  Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Urbanna Va.— Another...
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