Category Archives: Adventures

Comfort Zone

There’s a saying that “life happens outside your comfort zone”. Since I’ve spent a good bit of my life both in and out of my comfort zone at various times, I have to say I agree with that saying. I’ve … Continue reading

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A Poem for Sawyer

It’s hard to remember a time without you I got you when you were a puppy of two Time has gone by and made you old But you’re still enthusiastic and bold You love to play and you love to … Continue reading

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Solitude and Finding Contentment Within Myself

For as long as I can remember, I’ve gone out regularly with a group of people I see on a regular basis: friends, coworkers, classmates, etc. I’ve been in many different groups over the past six years in particular, but … Continue reading

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Reflections: My Favorite Things from 2018

It’s safe to say that 2018 was the best year of my life. So many amazing and wonderful things happened from beginning to end. Like every year, there were also challenges, but I was able to handle them much better … Continue reading

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A Wonderful Christmas

Another Christmas has come and gone. Like most others, I greatly enjoyed this one and did a lot of things that I do every year. I also did some new, special things, which is what I think will make this … Continue reading

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A Nice Christmas Visit

Yesterday, I went to a visit with some family members for our annual Christmas gathering. Because several of us live fairly far apart, this provides us with one of only a handful of opportunities during the year to all visit … Continue reading

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“How the Big Band Stole Christmas”: A Great Night Out

Last night, I got to see an incredible live stage show at Theatre Jacksonville. One of my friends is with the Crescendo Amelia Big Band and they had their first of two performances of “How the Big Band Stole Christmas” … Continue reading

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My Juggling Story

I’ve mentioned juggling before on this blog but never went into detail about it or how I got into it. Those of you who know me fairly well are already familiar with my story; for those who don’t know it, … Continue reading

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A Fun Day on Amelia Island

Yesterday, I spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with some friends in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. There was a holiday event there with all kinds of food, music, games, decorations, and other fun activities. We spent about four hours … Continue reading

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Repeal Day 2018

Yesterday was the 85th anniversary of the repeal of Alcohol Prohibition in the United States. As expected, there were many parties and other celebrations. Here’s how I celebrated that night. The Volstead, a speakeasy-style bar in downtown Jacksonville, opened its … Continue reading

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