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The Wizard of Oz
Yesterday, we had a “Wizard of Oz” themed retirement ceremony for two of our employees. The story was written in 1900 as a children’s fantasy book. After its publication, the story was adapted for the stage, but for most of…
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France Has My Heart
There is a website called I Found a Quilted Heart. There you will find the story of how IFAQH was started by three sisters while vacationing in Nevada in 2014. The premise behind IFAQH is to leave quilted hearts in…
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My Jacksonville Neighborhood
I live in one of only two historic areas in Jacksonville. Springfield is one, and Riverside is the other. I am in Riverside, an eclectic blend of different architectural styles, single homes, apartments, duplexes, and businesses. I can walk to…
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Dinner Theater
My first introduction to Dinner Theatre was in 1967. The venue was called the Red Barn, which had just opened its doors in Nashville, TN. After the meal was served, the stage descended from the ceiling and settled in among…
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Am I There Yet?
The mantra from the backseat when traveling with the kids was always, “Are we there yet”? Getting to the destination was more important than enjoying the journey. I’ve been thinking that same thing over the past three years as I…
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Getting a Divorce
Yes, it’s true; I’ve officially separated from Buc-ee’s and will file for divorce. I loved the Beaver and gave the Beav everything I had. I loved his cute grin; buck teeth & red cap; and I was a faithful and…
