It was a rushed moment during a tiring evening. My mother in law and I had spent an intense hour and a half at Verizon navigating the purchase of an iPhone for her. We dropped by Publix for some prescriptions she needed. I asked to stop right before entering the store to return a […]
The Sisters She Never Had and More
— 1 — POSTPONE NOTHING. I heard this sentiment expressed in a public radio interview featuring Lynne and Tom Martin, authors of Home Sweet Anywhere. (This WidowsList.com interview with Lynne discusses the “postpone nothing” philosophy the couple adopted when they decided to sell their home, “disburse their belongings,” and see the world.) It is a two-word phrase […]
Bringing “Trailahassee” Alive: Summer Trail Series 2014
This summer, I participated in the Gulf Winds Track Club’s Summer Trail Race Series 2014. The series was first held in 2013, and I did not participate. I spent much of that summer seeing other runners’ posts about the trail races, a combination of victorious and “wow can’t believe I survived in that heat” sentiments […]
Nashville Comes to Carrabelle August 15 and 16, 2014!
Franklin County is in for a treat this weekend, when “Nashville Comes to Carrabelle” takes over Fathoms. During this event, Fathoms is partnering with Dan Hodges, Music, LLC to present two evenings full of great music, performed by writers whose work has made it to the stage via some big names. The event is Free. It […]
Dancing Through Life, Defying Gravity
If you want a summer to fly by, make sure your college-bound freshman signs up for early move-in. It’s a guaranteed way to make June and July evaporate as quickly as you can say hot, hazy, and humid. Tenley and I had several conversations over the last few weeks in which we discussed whether or […]
Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers
The Blogoverse has a new citizen and that is a very good thing. Since March, Pam has been blogging at Pass The Honey. Pam and I recently started a Facebook conversation about blogging and how to make the most out of a blog. As I started my response to her, I decided to share my thoughts […]