The return of the old Christmas House didn’t just happen yesterday, but it did for me. You see, our old home town had, for eons, a place called Rogers Christmas House (Village). Originally, it was a dress shop with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, and then they sold the tree – decorations and all, and […] Read more…
Booster Club ‘Auction Night’ – It’s ‘what’s going on’ !
Hey there – I’m back! Actually, I never left. I’ve just been uber busy with another business venture, or ‘adventure’ – but more on that later. One thing that’s also had me busy is our local high school’s athletic booster club. Also known as WWHSABC, Inc. A friend got us involved in this group and […] Read more…
Marker 48 – I just found your new hangout,…you’re welcome.
Let me start by saying I am NOT a beer drinker. I’m big on all things gin and vodka. Although, I have been known to drink a half beer from time to time. It all depends on the food being served. Let’s face it, pizza and burgers sometimes just need a beer. But sometimes you […] Read more…
So you wanna be an artist…. well, I can hook you up!
Ok, I think we all have those ‘inner-artist’ urges. Some of us just have more time (and talent) on our hands than others. If you’ve thought about taking some lessons, here’s your chance. You may or may not know, but Mom has been battling a pretty major illness over the last few months – it’s […] Read more…
Simply Michele : no, not this Michelle,… my gluten-free baking guru
Every once in a while you run across a person that is,…. well, dynamic. Michele O’Connell is ‘dynamic’. This gluten intolerant, island lovely, who’s family background is from Jamaica, has taken on the challenge of gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free baking – and offers it up for the rest of us! (I’ll have to ask her […] Read more…
Sanibel Island : day 2
Where were we,…. oh, yes breakfast ! The Island Cow is the spot to make everything in the world go your way starting at sun-up! How can you go wrong with this menu I can’t eat all of this,…. oh no maybe I can! This is officially the coolest Corn Hole board! […] Read more…
Sanibel Island : Road trip !!!
We live in Florida,…. and we rarely enjoy it. A couple of weekends ago my husband came to Will and I and said “That’s it!,… make some reservations…we’re getting out of here for a few days.” For years, we would go over to the other coast that our son enjoys so much with the waves […] Read more…
Minds Eye Glass Art Studio – a new favorite haunt
Yes, I’ve been gone a while,…. I baaaack ! Some time ago my Hubs went away on business and I got a wild hair to do something I’ve always wanted to – take a lesson in stained glass. Lucky for me we have a local studio, Minds Eye Glass Art Studio, just off US 19 […] Read more…
Marie Selby Botanical Garden : yes, it’s worth the drive.
I told you about my ‘girls weekend’ get away in Longboat Key, the other day. I wanted to be sure to include my visit to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens visit as well. After hours in the sun and sand, my slightly burnt skin needed a break. This was perfect ! Marie Selby bequeathed her stunning […] Read more…
Longboat Key : so relaxing, and only a half a tank away!
Ahhhh, Longboat Key… the enclave of wealth on the outer reaches of Sarasota….another fantastic place. Many years ago I lived in Sarasota for a short spell and always have wanted to go back. Ok, so I’ll settle for just a weekend! A few weeks ago, one of my GNO besties called saying that she had […] Read more…