Having a newborn demands lots and lots of rocking. And sometimes I think I enjoy it even more than she does. It’s this addictive movement that settles some of the restlessness of my mind. Back and forth, back and forth. We got one swivel rocking chair before the baby was born. We got a glider […]
Yesterday was an amazing, beautiful sunny day. My husband and I drove to Fernandina to spend a couple hours sailing Miss Connie’s Misadventures. Captain Terry got the sails hoisted up and ready to take on the mild, gusty wind. Gorgeous white and blue triangles filled my vision and I reclined in the front of the […]
Exploring The Saint John’s Waterways Did you know that Jacksonville is a place for fishing? With the Saint John’s River winding across and through the town, and the coast nearby, saltwater and freshwater vantage point are all around. You find find docks, bridges, and shore spots that are perfect for casting your line and reeling […]
From the first second of stumbling into the smelly room to grab oars and life jackets with other confused newbies to the moment I put a medal around my neck, the Jacksonville Dragon Boat event was an unforgettable adventure. It’s not exactly a Viking thing. Let’s start by explaining how the races work – beginning […]
Today is a sad day. Bittersweet to be precise. This is my brief ode to Riverside. My friend Irene is saying goodbye to the 220 Riverside life. She keeps staring at her view and telling us how much she loves the area. The 220 life is her gorgeous high-rise in Riverside, with a view of […]
On my birthday this year, I had the opportunity to attend a fascinating event that is a major part of Jacksonville’s culture and the worldwide golfing community. The Players Championship took place on May 13th in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Prior to this event, my only golfing exposure consisted of mini-golf adventures and hitting some […]
Not everyone can get into this location. It’s private property so it’s probably not fair to blog about it. But it’s my blog so here goes. The Skinner Woods. First off, don’t even try to escape, I mean put this in your GPS. You will go in circles until you give up and end up […]
I had to get some classy pajamas to get through this corona stuck at home craze.
