By the time I met Will McLean he had already penned most of the hundreds of songs and poems he has become famous for. He’d already performed at Carnegie Hall and made friends with the late Pete Seeger. His glory days performing on the “Old Marble Stage” at the Florida Folk Festival were long since … Continue reading My Friendship With “The Black Hat Troubadour” Will McLean
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Remembering Jesse Roger Jenkins on the 50th Anniversary
This is a narrative fifty years in the making. I’ve wanted to share my thoughts on the death of Missouri State Highway Patrolman Jesse Roger Jenkins for many years, but the subject was just too painful to write about. It has now been five decades since Jesse was gunned down in a shootout in the … Continue reading Remembering Jesse Roger Jenkins on the 50th Anniversary
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.
Reflecting on Rocky: My Time As A Movie Extra
“All the excitement about the newly-released movie “Creed II” starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone brings back thoughts about one of the most memorable days of my life in Hollywood as an extra in the filming of “Rocky III.” The first “Creed” movie garnered Oscar buzz for Sly Stallone as Best Supporting Actor. … Continue reading Reflecting on Rocky: My Time As A Movie Extra
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
Celebrating the Life of John Henry Hankinson, Jr.
Florida lost an environmental giant on March 3rd when John Henry Hankinson, Jr. died. On March 7, 2017 hundreds gathered at the Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala, FL for a celebration of his life. The service included not only friends and family, but environmental leaders from across the state and Southeast region of the United … Continue reading Celebrating the Life of John Henry Hankinson, Jr.
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”