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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2nd Day of CRAFTmas
These trees are made from a toilet paper tube and everyone has these left over. Cut out the tree and use your imagination to decorate. I used paints and added the star but you could also use ribbon and small…
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1st Day of CRAFTmas
Pillows add a festive vibe to any room whether on a chair, sofa or bed. This is a very inexpensive pillow to put together and can be decorated several ways or left as it is. The pillow cover was from…
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Thanksgiving 2022
The holidays are about family; even if your family cannot be with you, you can incorporate something about them into your celebration. Reaching out via telephone is one way to bridge the geographic gap and close each call with an…
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Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience
I enjoy all things art-related, but if you don’t, you may think the $40 entrance fee was a bit too much not to see an actual painting. However, you are surrounded by a continuum of paintings on the walls, floor,…
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The 12 Days of CRAFTmas
Traditionally the 12 days of Christmas begin on 26 December and end on 6 January, also known as Epiphany. The 12 days period in Christian theology marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi…
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Jacksonville Arboretum
After nine years of living in Jacksonville, I finally visited the Arboretum. It’s 120 acres with easy walking trails, native plants, and many areas to sit and enjoy nature. In November, some plants are dormant, but others are still in…