My favorite story from my Dad... He started smoking cigarettes—Lucky Strikes or something like that—at seventeen years old and wanted to seem cooler and more sophisticated. Later he fell in love with this fun , bubbly two weeks from sixteen-year-old young lady. (Mildred) He was in love after the first date. He knew he wanted to marry her at first glance and would do anything to get her. He was pretty sure a cigarette hanging from his pimple-covered face would drive Mildred to

I was heading into north Florida and noticed a sign. It intrigued me so with investigation I found some interesting trivia... According to legend one event that would affect Florida’s future took place at a piano in 1851. Working out lyrics to a tune, composer Stephen Foster was stuck at the first line and asked his brother, Morrison, for help. “Should it be ‘Way down upon the Yazoo River?” Morrison offered. No, said Stephen. “Well, how about ‘Way down upon the Pee Dee Riv

I've made it back home after a full two months in Florida. This year with the pain I didn't get to ride like I would have liked but I did get to spend some special moments with my eldest daughter, son in-law & grandchild plus their dogs & cats. 😄 I met some McDonald's coffee buddies & found a nice little church. I also enjoyed shopping & seeing Panama City & Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Tallahassee and other day trips. I'll be back to enjoy Missouri's beautiful spring & fes

Some will warn this is the worse time in the history... Trump is President! Banks might be failing and people today are not equipped to take care of themselves. This may as well be the end is soon, and we may need to gather supplies, make a plan, and or at least run around the block. Spaghetti Palace, Rib Crib, or T-Bone Willy may not be open... However, you never know McDonalds… could be. 😏 Word has it there will be digging underground Hidy Holes, buying ear plugs, and sto

“ Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free .” There's nothing like standing at the edge of the ocean. With each wave barreling in one after the other, my senses can't help but be ignited. I Have Many Happy Day At The Beach Memories! Nana

The temperature has been fantastic these last few days. Now under normal circumstances it would have been a perfect time to get the riding in for such a beautiful day but my life has taken a few changes. No riding is possible with my pain & now my partial legs & feet swelling. If things continue as this I won't need all these bikes! 😩 Nana

My few months in Florida has came to a close. I'm heading back home... To be honest I definitely feel burnt out, I miss my home, friends & family, but man I'd be lying if I didn't say I feel attached to this place too lol. Especially since I stayed in the North Central panhandle of Florida for almost the last five years. I have spent so much time for quite a while over the years so it really felt like I was living there and had a routine not just a normal vacation. Essential

With all the fun of the last few months, I am now looking forward to finally getting back home. I'm excited to be filling my life with the things I love, surrounded by my familiar things. I yearn for that feeling like I once again belong. My cozy home with only the birds and nature's awaking to greet me each day. Home has become not so much a place but how that place makes me feel. “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he/she comes home and rests his/her head

I've been residing near the town of Blountstown, Florida. It is located in the heart of Florida’s Panhandle, Blountstown serves as the county seat of Calhoun County. Just a few minutes south of Interstate 10, it has easy access to larger cities like Tallahassee, about an hour east, and Panama City, about one hour south. Old Calhoun County Courthouse is a beautiful point in town. The Apalachicola River, a vital waterway known for its biodiversity and good fishing, borders the

Remember to enjoy your life - to be happy & don't be afraid to love the people that come into your life that have no agenda but to be there for you. It's all that matters. Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life. Wishing You A Wonderful Day & Life! Nana

Last year while I roamed the country-side Callaway of Bristol, Florida, Torreya State Park is situated in the middle of what he claimed to be the location of the Garden of Eden as described in the creation story of the Judeo-Christian tradition. I just had to go see it. Nana

Yesterday in boondocks of Florida I was determining which limited fast food establishment to partake a meal. I stopped in front of Subway. Now my thought was that I could go inside to enjoy a Sandwich with Chips. My mind started this inquisitive pattern of questions. I wondered where did we get the idea for potato chips? Well since I have a passion for knowledge and my resolution of learning something new every day kicked in. I ordered my sandwich & picked my chips, (diet h

Now this day a person could sink their teeth into it. Definitely one of my favorite day since it has been declared the National Chocolate Mint Day. If I was home I would be off to bake my favorite chocolate cake with Chocolate Mint frosting. I might even bake another one for St. PATTY'S DAY TOO! Mint Frosting for Chocolate Cake 1 package cream cheese (8 0z), softened 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon mint extract Green food colorin

How About those Oceans! My most favorite places are anywhere where there is a beach. I love the water and the sand. The sun seems the always be shining. The air smells like salt and sand. The sky looks so pretty over the ocean especially during sunrise and sunsets. I have had the opportunity to fall in love with the Gulf of America's, Pacific & Atlantic Ocean beaches in the summers vacations long ago. It can be sometime hard to get to a beach because of all the traffic and ci

I have ran across some needed texting codes for senior citizens. They are a bit different than what teens have been using texting codes like LOL, OMG, TTYL, etc. Not to be outdone by these little SNK (snotty nosed kids) Finally senior citizens have their own texting codes! Senior citizens can use these texting codes extensively as follows: ATD - At the Doctor's BFF - Best Friend's Funeral BTW - Bring the Wheelchair BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth [this one is very hilarious] CBM

Everyone was caught in the slip n slide starting on a Friday mid-morning. I had ventured out for a warm breakfast & found myself scurrying back home before the dangerous freeze set in for the day. Many on the roads traveling later were not as lucky as me. Prayers for them. The next morning started with me creeping out to the car to try to perform some deicing maneuvers. I did accomplish some maneuvers alright. I informed everyone later that they had missed my Pirouette on i

Winter sure reared it ugly head this year in Florida. Woke up several mornings when it was below freezing! What to do but go and get breakfast with some hot coffee! 😎 Then I had to get the camera app because there was a flock of cameras flashing on the square in my winter spot... At Blountstown the fountain froze!!! It was funny to watch the town residents flocking to take pictures of this rare occasion. Then it was back to my winter home to snuggle up & watch a movie on

On this day I am reminded of the song, My Little Valentine. It was originally written for the Broadway musical comedy BABES IN ARMS (1937) The song was sung by a female character, Billie Smith, to her male love interest, Valentine LaMar. Basically, the song’s lyric is saying: “You’re not handsome, your physique is lousy, you’re pretty dumb and you say stupid things… But don’t change, because I love you just the way you are.” Here is the full lyric: _________________________

My baby girl (my oldest daughter) is going to be 47 years old today. Seems like yesterday we watched her open her first birthday present. It was always a fun day with both Grandpas and Grandmas to watch her cuteness! Love that girl but... I'm feeling old today because she has her own baby girl almost grown! 🤣 Happy 47th Birthday Liz! ❤️ Love Ya, Mom (Nana)

Rain, thunder and lightning; all of these are the biggest source of inspiration for artists and rain lovers. Especially the beauty of a rainy night is incomparable. The lighting up of the sky, the sound of downpour in the silence of night, or just a gentle drizzle, all of it gives a special feeling. The sound of rain promises a beautiful sleep. Many love rainy nights and nothing beats the feeling of singing in the gentle night rain. The downpour has its own rhythm. I enjoy