People have said “Yes Ma’am” to me countless times since I arrived in Florida. When I ask for something in the store, “Yes, Ma’am”. When I ask for directions, “Yes, Ma’am, I kin show ya”. Yes, Ma’am. Yes, Ma’am. Southern folks are a polite bunch. Most of the people I meet around town and…
Everyone tells me, “You HAVE to go to Payne’s Prairie Reserve to see the gators. You will see many, guaranteed. Always lots of gators out there.” Sure, right. I have a wildlife jinx. When I visit a spot with guaranteed wildlife, they all scram. Time is flying though, and I only have a few weeks…
Thanks my recklessness driving into camping spots, I have already twisted two of my stabilizer jacks beyond repair. Inside, when I walk quickly from one end to the other, the camper rattles. My satellite radio antenna slips from position—that sweet spot where I can draw great reception. Sewing pins fall to the floor and the…
Last week I made bold proclamations and promises as a response to the Trump debacle. I laid out my ethics of defeat. Now, I wonder, “Is the preacher practing what she preaches?” Promise one: Give Trump a chance Part of giving him a chance was to reread his position on issues. I agree with many,…
We have lots of rights as Americans that we do not exercise enough. One is signing petitions. The White House even has a website that makes signing and even creating a petition super easy. Check it out! Exercise your rights as an American before they are lost!
I am especially blessed after this election to reside in a beautiful forest. The weather is perfect, and I am outside all the time. A warm campfire at night keeps my toasty until bedtime. Had I been anywhere else I would have been a total basket case. I still cannot get my head around having…
Many medical practitioners believe that travel puts stress on your immune system. Furthermore, depending on how you travel, you will have increased exposure to cold and flu bugs. I know that I can get run down while traveling on roads, trains and planes. Vitamin C and ample rest are the keys to staying healthy. I…
I have lived in snowy winter areas for 15+ years (CO, WY, ND). I was surprised when I first got back to winter by how much I enjoyed the seasonal changes and the snow. I was enchanted by snow, a child making snow-angels enchantment. Each large snow storm developed into a celebration for me. I…
I just started charity quilting. In my case, I plan to donate quilts that will go directly to children. I have two quilt tops already! I made them 40×50 inches, which should be small enough to quilt on my home machine. If not, the next ones will be a bit smaller. Craftsy, my favorite fabric…
Sunday Reflection A few weeks ago, I wrote about the ethics of change. Now, as Trump ascends, I am grappling with the ethics of defeat. Despite my preference for a different candidate, this is a democracy that performed as it should. I feel that those of us who “lost” need to remember that fact and…