Category: Holidays and Nat’l Days

Happy New Year to one and all!

Boy 2023 had some moments, didn’t it?! Some of those were fabulous, some were horrible. In other words, it was pretty much like every other year. If you’re among those who say that the horrible parts were/are scarier than most years, you’re not wrong.… Continue Reading “Happy New Year to one and all!”

It’s World Ranger Day Today

It’s World Ranger Day today, as in Park Ranger and I think that’s a fabulous thing! That’s Park Ranger Wood of the Florida State Parks System. He’s the dedicated professional who confirmed for me that there is indeed a common border between Wekiva Springs… Continue Reading “It’s World Ranger Day Today”

Today is Arbor Day 2022

It most certainly is and I look forward to it each year. I’ve been a supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation for years and it’s one of the things I do each year — more often than that, actually — that I look forward… Continue Reading “Today is Arbor Day 2022”

Tomorrow, millions of Americans will…

It is Earth Day today and there are plenty of events to mark the occasion. For many who pay attention to the annual celebration, tomorrow — being Saturday — will be the day to attend community events about Earth Day. In doing so, they… Continue Reading “Tomorrow, millions of Americans will…”

Wonderful fragrance in my kitchen

There is, and the reason for that is… it’s National Banana Bread Day. I just took that fresh loaf out of the oven. I’ve had a very busy day so I’m only just now getting around to it, but there’s no way I was… Continue Reading “Wonderful fragrance in my kitchen”

Today’s the Day!

There is a Day to celebrate a thousand things around here and I’ve got to say that I’m not in the least impressed with most of them. Among to ones that I do feel are worthwhile is today’s celebration. And I’m referring — of… Continue Reading “Today’s the Day!”

In 2022, I’d like to…

In this New Year, I’d like to spend more time editing photos. And I will. I’ve gotten a tad lazy with photos lately and I can and will step up my game. It’s customary for us to take stock of our lives each year… Continue Reading “In 2022, I’d like to…”

Merry Christmas to one and all

The Day has finally arrived! It’s Christmas morning and I’m feeling the Joy of the Season now as I put together these thoughts. Throughout the Fall months we can see the whole Holiday Tableau laid out before us; We know that the crowning jewel… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas to one and all”

The Silver Springs Monkeys and Monkey Day

Many Floridians have heard the story about how the area around what is now Silver Springs State Park here in Florida is practically overrun with Monkeys. They were brought in to be bit players in a 1930’s Tarzan Movie — so the story goes… Continue Reading “The Silver Springs Monkeys and Monkey Day”

Happy Labor Day 2021

I do want to wish a most happy Labor Day 2021 to all of you who work for a paycheck. I’m happy to say that I’m in that proud group of people and I always look forward to this day as it comes around… Continue Reading “Happy Labor Day 2021”