Monarch Butterflies Mural By Gillian Fazio

Today I’m sharing a stunning mural which really caught my eye. You can find these gorgeous monarch butterflies flying around pink flowers on a wall that separates Allan Kruger Park from the Lake Mirror Tower Apartments in Downtown Lakeland, Florida.

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Checking Out Almost Famous Chicken

Since my childhood, I’m been a big fan of fried chicken. Like many southern families, we ate quite a bit of fried food. My mother’s fried chicken is one of my favorite memories. As a senior, I grew up in a time where we ate homecooked food daily. Take out was unheard of. Going to a restaurant was a treat, and we sat at tables with cloth tableclothes.

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A Visit to Jamestowne, Virginia

My nephew, James, and his wife, Heather, spent a long weekend in Virginia for Thanksgiving. As I shared on Monday, they first visited Colonial Williamsburg. Then they went to visit historic Jamestowne, Virginia.

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November Skies in Central Florida

November brought the beginning of the best time of the year here in Central Florida. It’s a pleasant 70 degrees F when I go outside at 8 am. Most days are intense blue skies with puffy white clouds. We’re officially winding down the hurricane season, but I still pay attention to the weather to know what’s happening. We’re expecting a cooler front to come from the north this next week. I don’t mind. Most of you who live in 4 season areas would think our cooler weather is a laugh.

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AstroKnights Mural,Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, Florida, is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, I’m sharing a bright, colorful mural called AstroKnights by C. Stanley Creative. The mural is on the exterior walls of South Florida Gun & Pawn Shop at 844 South Florida Avenue. The owner of the Gun & Pawn Shop requested a bright, fantasy themed piece featuring a knight of some sort.

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July at Yellowstone National Park With James & Heather

At the beginning of July, my nephew, James, and his wife, Heather, spent 10 days exploring Yellowstone National Park. James shared his photos with us and hopes you enjoy them. Thanks James!

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Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park

At the beginning of July, my nephew, James, and his wife, Heather, spent 10 days exploring Yellowstone National Park. James shared his photos with us and hopes you enjoy them. Thanks James!

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Wildlife at Grand Teton National Park

My nephew, James, and his wife, Heather, just returned from a two-week vacation in the Yellowstone National Park area. Most of the time they were exploring Yellowstone, but they did take a trip to Grand Teton National Park which is only 31 miles away. James and Heather shared their photos and hope you enjoy them.

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