Tag: Florida

#TBT…the drawbridge.

In keeping with the Island Time theme, I figured I would roll back to the good ole drawbridge days when things were slower, much slower. Artist: Barbara Craig The drawbridge came up in a random conversation just a couple days ago….

#TBT…lawn mowing nostalgia.

When I was growing up one of my chores was to mow the yard. By the age of twelve  I was reminded every weekend that the grass was not going to cut itself and the longer I waited the more…

Naturally Cool…where the wild things are.

I’m not sure if there is something in the air, but lately I have been sighting more nocturnal creatures (deer and armadillos) outside during the late mornings than I can remember. It causes my mind to wonder if perhaps there’s a natural disaster…

I’m a surf mom…

I love to surf and I’m a mom~ This past Saturday I celebrated both by surfing in the Mayday Memorial Surf Classic…in Loving Memory of Dollie Sue Watson. Haley Watson started this contest 4 years ago and last year added…

earth day is coming…we must tell the president!

Earth Day is on the horizon and like Mother’s Day should be celebrated… Everyday. I wish I could say that I am a top rated  steward of our giant rock, but unfortunately there are many facets of my daily life that…

Save the Earth Contest…

AND THE WINNER IS: ~Robin Kimball~  I teach my kid (and soon kiddos) to take care of the earth. My 4 year old knows all about recycling and littering (he is quick to remind other people but occasionally drops a…

Local Color: Becky Pourchot…the Author

There’s just a teeny weeny bit of pressure when you are writing about a writer.  However, my anxiety is able to take a calm exhale knowing that she is a genuinely lovely person, even if she is secretly judging me…

In My Belly: Kahuna Surf Subs

I am a sandwich person.  I’m not snob however being extremely content with turkey, cheese and a handful of  toppings and condiments.  When I was a half pint my sandwich of choice was baloney and mayonnaise (how fabulous is a…

Spring Break is here and the winner is….

I have to say the gray skies, 60 degree temps and 20+ mile an hour winds are setting a bad stage for the beginning of spring break but the kids don’t seem to be complaining too much… wait, where are…

Right Whales are right here in Flagler Beach…

***This is a repost…it’s that time of year and the whales have been spotted!! That is what it is all about when the Northern Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) come to town. Last year I spotted my first right whale off…