5 Random Things

My friend Cathy posted a challenge today for her readers to post 5 random things about themselves. I have decided to play along. I love peanut butter but I do not like peanuts.  It is a texture thing. Thanks to several elementary school teachers I grew up hating to write and was surprised to discover … Continue reading 5 Random Things

Sky Watch Friday: Battleship Park

This is the third installment of photos I took at  U.S.S Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Battleship Park features memorials to those from Alabama who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Thank you, to my Uncle and all who served on the USS Alabama. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

My World Tuesday: Lake Wauburg

We have started hiking and exploring local parks. A few weeks ago we went to Lake Wauburg. Lake Wauburg is a recreational facility for University of Florida students as staff. Be sure to visit the That’s My World! blog.

My World Tuesday: Cofrin Nature Park

We recently discovered that the city of Gainesville operates 20+ nature parks throughout the city.  Due to the increasing fees for state parks we have decided to check out the city nature parks. These parks are still free and serve as refuge from city life.  Cofrin Nature Park is a former horse farm that has … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Cofrin Nature Park

Sky Watch Friday: Wings and Waves

Last week I posted pictures from our recent visit to the U.S.S Alabama. Adjacent to the battleship is a display of planes, tanks and war memorials. Thought I would share pictures of the planes this week. Thank you, to my Uncle and all who served on the USS Alabama. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

My World Tuesday: Butterfly Rainforest

One my favorite things in Gainesville, FL is the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History.  These pictures were taken on a visit in December. In the winter it is too cold for the butterflies to move. During the butterfly release they are placed on the tree. Be sure to visit the That’s … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Butterfly Rainforest

Sky Watch Friday: U.S.S. Alabama

Took these pictures on our trip through Alabama. My uncle served on the U.S.S. Alabama during WWII. My mom was traveling with us and had never seen the Battleship. We decided to stop in Mobile. Thank you, to my Uncle and all who served on the USS Alabama. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.