Our social life has been jammed lately. First a month with my parents, then a visit from Bill and Barbara. Just two days after Bill and Barbara visited, Wendy and Ronn Bower came to see us. Wendy and I have been friends since our graduate school days at Kent State. The best thing about Wendy is …
From March 2017
Bill and Barbara Come for a Visit
Last week we enjoyed a visit from our friends Bill and Barbara Ruh. I have mentioned Bill and Barbara before. We visited them when we were in Massachusetts back in 2015. Bill and Barbara have had an interesting journey in the last year. They are unintentional full-time RVers. Once both daughters were off to school, …
Bennie’s Red Barn on St. Simons Island
Bennie’s Red Barn on St. Simons Island is the closest restaurant to where Tom and I live. It is the restaurant furthest north on the island. And, after living here for six weeks, we finally tried it. We went to Bennie’s Red Barn with Mom and Dad after church one Sunday. Bennie’s is only open …
Later On, However
There have been times in my life that have been very difficult. While I was going through those times I cried buckets full of tears. I would pray out the desires of my heart and feel like God was not listening at all. I’m sure you have experienced horrible times like these. While we are …
Gullah Geechee Heritage Day
On Saturday, February 25, Fort Frederica celebrated Black History Month with Gullah Geechee Heritage Day. As one of the barrier islands along the southern coast, St. Simons is part of the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail. What is a Gullah Geechee? I’m glad you asked! The Gullah Geechee are descendants of the freed slaves who lived …
February Festival Concerts on St. Simons
One of the reasons Tom and I love being on St. Simons Island is all the things to do in the evenings. The last two winters saw us at Death Valley and Kings Mountain. At Death Valley we had to drive at least an hour to even get to a restaurant. Kings Mountain was an …
Savannah Old Town Trolley Tour
After spending the morning at Fort Pulaski, we decided to spend the afternoon getting the lay of the land in Savannah. Mom and Dad spent time in Savannah years ago. Tom and I are planning on visiting again while we are in Georgia. We decided to go to the Savannah Visitor Center (big free parking …
Fort Pulaski National Monument
On one of our adventuring days with Mom and Dad, we headed to Fort Pulaski National Monument on Cockspur Island in the Savannah River. Tom and I went to Fort Pulaski years ago, but I still needed the stamp for my Passport book. Fort Pulaski was built as part of the coastal fortifications of the …
Fighting Temptation: A Lenten Discipline
During Lent, Rev. Patton’s sermon series at Wesley United Methodist Church is on fighting temptation and yesterday he gave us a broad overview of what he will be covering. Jesus faced temptation while he was on earth and we can learn from his example. Fighting temptation is an excellent topic of discussion during Lent. As …
Adventuring with Mom and Dad
As you know, Tom and I enjoy adventuring with my parents whenever possible. Although Mom and Dad are in their 80’s, they are very active and fun to be with. When we are in Ohio we have as many adventuring days together as we can schedule. In line with their adventurous spirits, Mom and Dad …