Billie Fagan
It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.
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Turning 75
I’ve never been seventy-five before. 2025 always seemed to be so far into the future. It was way out there, like the stars and the Milky Way. Years ago, I thought people my age looked and acted much older. Where…
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My Coastal Florida Yard
The summers are hot in Jacksonville, so I can’t duplicate plants or flowers that grow in NE Georgia. Although the winters are mild compared to our northern friends, we do have occasional freezing temperatures, which can kill tropical plants. I…
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My Georga Mountain Yard
The plants that survive in northeast Georgia will not survive in the hot Florida temperatures. I’ve tried bulbs before, but the ground stays too warm for them to have a nice winter nap and be ready for spring. But, in…
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Mother’s Day
For me, there is something extra special about Mother’s Day. Dads do have their own day, but it’s not the same. Dads may be physically stronger, but when it comes to nurturing, caring for, and meeting emotional needs, Moms will…
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Downsizing
I often hear the term “downsizing” and find myself wondering what it really means, and what the outcome of downsizing is supposed to be. There are two kinds of downsizing that come to mind: work downsizing and home downsizing. At…
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The Bloom
I lived in Winchester, VA from 2009-2013 and had the opportunity to experience their annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, also known as “The Bloom”. The Apple Blossom festival first began in 1924. This is their 101st year, but there was…
