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Mailbox Kitsch in Dunedin, FL

In the quaint, coastal community of Dunedin, FL we found a fun, artistic way to display mailboxes. We discovered these while visiting Harriett Meyer’s old hometown.



My friend Margaret

The love was poured out for Margaret as we celebrated her life How can one summarize a 33 year friendship?  It’s nearly impossible…but in this personal blog I wanted to share the personal memories I shared at Margaret Longhill’s funeral service held today in Citrus Springs at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Every one there had … Continue reading My friend Margaret



A true “Mother’s Day” story about courtship in Cross Creek

Editor’s note: I’m tickled to say that even though he didn’t use his rifle to shoot down this year’s magnolia blossom, my husband kept his Mother’s Day tradition alive this year (2017).     Here’s the audio version of the chapter called, “Mother’s Day” by Shelley Fraser Mickle. (full written text with pictures can be found … Continue reading A true “Mother’s Day” story about courtship in Cross Creek



History Revealed: Profile of an Historic Waldo Home and its Inhabitants, Part I

History Revealed: Profile of an Historic Waldo Home and its Inhabitants, Part I A special guest blog from Ellie Floyd, Waldo, FL   It sits high on Cracker Hill, an imposing edifice beckoning the visitor to discover its secrets… at least, that’s how I felt upon seeing our home, the Seigler-Kinzer house, for the first … Continue reading History Revealed: Profile of an Historic Waldo Home and its Inhabitants, Part I



The 9/11 Museum and September 11th, 2001—A Personal Reflection

(My personal reflection follows this story)   September 11th, 2016 marks 15 years since the terrorist attacks which took the lives of nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania.  On May 21st, 2014  the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public for the first time.  Those in charge of its design have had … Continue reading The 9/11 Museum and September 11th, 2001—A Personal Reflection



BLOG: “I Love To Sing”

Performing has been a personal passion for me since I was a young girl.  Though it wasn’t something I pursued professionally, singing and playing has been a fun part of my life and just naturally comes from being raised in a musical family.  My dad, Sterling Green, taught me my first few guitar chords when … Continue reading BLOG: “I Love To Sing”