Category Archives: Florida

A Legacy of Lizards

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

At this moment we have a house guest. His name is Louie and he is currently residing underneath our refrigerator. In case you’re wondering, Louie is a lizard. We would not normally invite house guests to stay under the refrigerator, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Kingdom, Childhood, Children, Christians, Dogs, Family, Florida, Geckos, God, Home, House Guests, Humor, Life, Lizards, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound | 1 Comment

“If You Can’t Make it Better…

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

Last week began as most weeks this summer, with visits to the “Ologists” for one or both of my parents. Normally, appointments are not that much of an issue, but this summer has been more than a little bit eventful … Continue reading →

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Alien Encounter

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

Each morning I like to check our pool to see if any small creatures have accidentally and unknowingly taken a dip. I am glad to say I have saved many small, and not so small, innocents. Everything from dragonflies and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aliens, Challenges, Courage, Cuban Tree Frogs, Differences, Family, Florida, Home, Humor, Life, Pool Screen, Pools, Squirrels, Tree Frogs, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

You Want A What?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

For the most part, my Mom and I have never had a problem communicating. But, every once in awhile I sense a generation gap. I’m not sure how, she’s only 18 years older than I am, but it does come … Continue reading →

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Attacking Joy

Posted on May 3, 2019 by

One of the greatest gifts we have as humans are friends.  Friends lift us up, push us on, and accept us just the way we are, no matter what we do to them. When we were getting ready to move … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Attitude, Children, Christians, Church, Embarrassing moments, Faithfulness, Family, Fellowship, Florida, Friends, God, Heaven, Humor, Life, Love, New Jersey, Prayer, South Africa, Uncategorized, Women | 1 Comment

‘Ohana Means Family…

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

I’ve had my DNA done and though I am many things, Hawaiian is not one of them. I actually learned this phrase watching Disney’s Lilo and Stitch with my grandchildren. Wanting to make sure Disney got it right, I looked … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Airports, America, Americans, Christians, Cousins, Family, Fellowship, Florida, Food, Friends, Growing Up, Home, Humor, Italians, Life, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Grateful for Jesus at the “Happiest Place”

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

When I think about it, I have a lot of “happy places”.  I’m happy sitting on the beach. I’m happy at home. I’m happy when I’m teaching. I guess you could say that I’m a happy person. Because, for the … Continue reading →

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