We love being active on Thanksgiving. In the past, I’ve done 5K Turkey Trots or Dashes, and sometimes Mike would join me. This year, with the risks of large gatherings, we decided to skip the run and go for a kayak paddle. We couldn’t have picked a more beautiful spot! Alexander Springs is one of only 27 first-magnitude springs in […]
We put so much pressure on ourselves at this time of year, even during a pandemic. Maybe especially during a pandemic, when making the most of the stay-at-home pace of life seems to free all up all this time to be productive. Instead of doing one more Instagrammable thing, I’m giving myself permission to embrace a different kind of ‘to […]
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In 1908, St. Andrews incorporated for the first time. It continued to grow in the early 1900s and became a popular port on the coast. The SS Tarpon traveled between Mobile and Appalachicola, stopping like clock work in St. Andrews, delivering beer, flour, and other supplies. One could “set your watch” by the arrival and departure of the Tarpon, and […]
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Spotted this mural as we passed through Blountstown, Florida, on our travels. What a great example of combining art and advertising! Pretty Girlz shows that they welcome a diverse clientele before a customer even steps inside their boutique.
I can’t adult most days, but it seems more acceptable on Halloween. 😆🧚♀️ This is why I like writing kids’ books. Adulting is not my strong suit! Actually, that’s not entirely accurate. I’m an organized, disciplined author and social media manager. I just like to have fun! Luckily, my husband doesn’t mind getting silly with me, which is why we […]
“Beautiful as a dandelion-blossom golden in the green grass, this life can be.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay 🌬🍃 Spotted another pretty mural when we were downtown Mount Dora recently. I love the colors and the simplicity of the design. This mural is painted on one of the cement walls surrounding a set of dumpsters. What a great way to […]
Sanford is a delightful city in Central Florida, known for its historic waterfront and plethora of breweries. My husband and I lived in Sanford in our RV for about six months a couple of years ago, and I regularly walked along the riverfront, getting my steps in while listening to podcasts. We’re now based in Mount Dora, but it was great […]