| RIP Frack, beloved cat Posted: Mar 3, 2012 - 9:17am |
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Frack,fourteen years old, beloved pet ''King'' CAT of my family. The last of my children's cats, born here. He was once twenty pounds and is now dead at ten pounds. I have no idea why he was losing weigh and it matters not. He was for sure on the last leg of a long and happy life here in the Hardwood Hammock. Last night he fell or mis-jumped from the upstairs banister. My precious, dog, Darla just kept barking and then, I saw him. He let me rub him and started to breath. After some time he gave a loud and proud cat holler ..like the Toms do when they are courting or fighting. He made an attempt at movement. I felt after that, that picking him up would not hurt. We walked outside and he seemed to notice the cooler air and misty weather. I just held him. There was that twilight of between the worlds where the spirit hangs so close.
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| The Importance of Trees Posted: Jan 2, 2012 - 11:07am |
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| Can You Hear Train Noises? Posted: Jan 1, 2012 - 8:44am |
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I am curious if you can hear trains where you live or work. [ Show Comments (34) ] |
| Digital Graffiti Posted: Jun 12, 2011 - 2:10pm |
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| Planned opolus Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 6:50am |
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| sunshine..friend or foe? Posted: Apr 26, 2011 - 11:28am |
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Do you use sunscreen? Researchers at the Environmental Working Group, a Washington-based nonprofit, released their annual report claiming nearly half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A and its derivatives, retinol and retinyl palmitate. [ Show Comments (15) ] |
| The Lumber Queen Dies Posted: Apr 2, 2011 - 7:31am |
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When I was in the first grade my daddy bought a ''city block' on the highway and built a 'strip mall' where his first office was. Daddy was a builder. Then he rented that out and built the Hardware store and the Lumber Shed. I wish I had a bunch of pictures but I don't. Only one of Daddy and his daddy standing in front of the trucks by the Lumber Shed. I sent one of my sons up there to Kentucky to help me make my decision. He thought the buildings should be torn down as did my sister and mother,,, so I finally said ok..........I asked for pictures to document it all, but none were taken. It seems neither my mother nor sister, always ''ciy type folks' had any interest or investment in the place. My son said it was creepy and somebody was living in the old Hardware Store. Of course my vision is different. I see the lively businesses that were once so common a sight in rural America. The after school ... [ Show full text and comments (8) ] |
| Rope Swings Posted: Jun 21, 2010 - 7:48am |
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I bet you thought fun like this was long gone. This is Walton County's true secret treasure. ...just more of my proud promotion of a place I love and enjoy. [ Show Comments (3) ] |
| Coastal Dune Lakes--Trailer/ Documentary Posted: Jun 4, 2010 - 8:23pm |
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I wanted to share this. It may be a repost and it is kinda long, but to me it is just beautiful. link to Coastal Dune Lakes of the World [ Show Comments (1) ] |
| Patting Myself on the Back Posted: May 25, 2010 - 2:34pm |
 I posted this previously, but thought I would show it again. It has been selected as the December work of art featured in the local Cultural Arts Association's calendar. Sometimes, we get nice surprises.This was one of those for me. Raw image [ Show Comments (21) ] |
| Something Pretty Posted: May 21, 2010 - 9:00pm |
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I was in the Gulf on this day and all of a sudden I saw what I thought was out-of-season clumps of June grass in the water. I avoid it so I didn't go any closer when the clusters swam off strangely. So I think it may have been Manatees. Either way, I enjoyed seeing them swim in this video.... hope you do, too. [ Show Comments (6) ] |
| Darla Divine Posted: May 16, 2010 - 10:27am |
 Here is my draft for submission to Dogs of Thirty-A. It is due before Thursday..... Please, correct, suggest, shred,,,,,, help make it a better story.
I didn’t really want a dog; I wasn’t even looking.. I thought she wanted a dog and she thought I wanted a dog, but Elizabeth found her anyway. Enter Darla LeighAnn Divine .
Should I write about her family who is lost in the Amazon Jungle or ... |
| A Twist in My Life Posted: May 9, 2010 - 7:26pm |
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I was responding to the What Did You Do Today thread when I realized what I had to say was going on too long. There have been many Mother's Days for ME. ... thirty-nine of them. Most, I was too busy being a mommy to think much about it. I loved each and every card and hug and kleenix torn flower and special thing, but today especially was sweet. I just realized this was MY first Mother's Day without all my children around me. Usually, we all go out to dinner so I won't have to cook. It wasn't that we couldn't or wouldn't it just didn't seem to fit. My red haired son had a new baby this past Wednesday, so that really kicked off the CELEBRATION. The new parents are staying home for a couple of weeks, adoring their precious baby and celebrating the new Mother in their lives. Everybody and his uncle must be here this weekend because it is crazy with people and dining out didn't seem fun. Soooo, my daughter ... [ Show full text and comments (10) ] |
| Gulf of Mexico- oil spill Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 9:28pm |
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| Old Beach Pictures Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 12:19pm |
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This is perhaps only interesting to us locals, but I thought it might have some interest for others. It sure seems like a simpler time. With the rapid decay from quasi jungle,hurricanes and sparse population of this area, there is very little that is old. Grayton Beach is our oldest community here. Although I grew up in Kentucky, I have lived ... [ Show full text and comments (6) ] |
| Frommer's Top Desinations 2010 or Just Gotta Brag Posted: Dec 4, 2009 - 5:23pm |
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I hope everyone can stand just one more little bit of sharing my beloved Florida Panhandle. Frommer's Top Destinations 2010
Like the Rodney Dangerfield of the American Southeast, Florida's panhandle never gets the respect it deserves. Dubbed the "Redneck Riviera" by dismissive northerners, northwest Florida, in fact, contains some of the most diverse recreation choices along Florida's drastically under-appreciated Gulf coast, and some of the best options for visitors seeking an affordable family vacation. From Destin to the west, where you can hire a fishing or sailing charter, to the smattering of National Seashores as you move east, there's really something for everyone. Seaside's planned community is so "perfect" it was the setting for the The Truman Show, yet you'll also find old-school Florida towns with funky shops, tiny hotels, ... |
| Red Wolves - Video Posted: Sep 4, 2009 - 9:36am |
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Here is a link to a video of Red Wolves in South Walton County in Florida. It takes forever to load, but well worth the effort. The link goes to an article and from there you will get to the video. re Red Wolves on the Prowl in South Walton?- VIDEO |