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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Watchful Woman Mural, Lakeland, Florida
Watchful Woman Mural
Address: 235 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, Thom Downs Antique.
Artist: Gabriela Jaxon.
Downtown Lakeland, Florida has many murals from various local artists. Today I’m sharing one of my favorites. Watchful Woman is considered by many to be one of the most interesting murals. You have to look twice. You can catch this art in the alley by Thom Downs Antiques. I love the colors.


Meadowbrook Hall’s Winter Wonderland For Christmas
Photos are courtesy of my nephew, James, and his wife, Heather.
Meadow Brook Hall is a Tudor revival style mansion located at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It was built between 1926 and 1929 by the heiress to the Dodge automaker fortune, Matilda Dodge Wilson and her second husband, lumber baron, Alfred Wilson. Each holiday season the mansion is decorated for Christmas. My nephew, James, and his wife, Heather, went to enjoy Meadowbrook’s Winter Wonderland last week. They enjoyed the inside late in the day and then explored the light displays outside. Thanks for sharing James and Heather!
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