My parents, David and Betty Clymer, came to spend the month of February here on St. Simons Island. They did the same thing last year. We love having them so close and getting to see them almost every day. We spend a lot of time exploring together. Last year we hit most of the tourist …
From February 2018
Bark in the Park at Fort Frederica
In order to get more people into the National Parks, the parks often have special events. Here at Fort Frederica, our Resource Manager tries to schedule one or two special events each month. January tends to be a month where lots of snowbirds visit but not many tourists. So, our first event of 2018 was …
Bear Your Cross As You Wait for the Crown
On Sunday Tom and I returned to the Oasis Contemporary Service at Wesley United Methodist Church. The service was a great blessing to me. We sang a couple of familiar worship songs and the sermon was good. But one song, in particular, sticks with me this week. “O Come to the Altar” by Elevation Worship …
Sonic Drive-In, A Delicious and Fun Place to Eat
With our frequent trips to Brunswick, Tom and I have been stopping off for a milkshake at Sonic when we drive by. This last week we had Mom and Dad with us and they never ate at Sonic. Never ate at a Sonic Drive-In! Can you believe it? Granted, there aren’t many Sonics in Ohio …
Brunswick, Georgia: A City for All Seasons
When you drive to St. Simons Island, you have to drive through Brunswick to get there. Last year Tom and I spent a lot of time on the island and rarely went to Brunswick. This year Tom and I are visiting this small city more often and have explored a bit. Brunswick is a newer …
Pines Library System and Card
While we were on San Juan Island over the summer, we enjoyed going to the library and checking out books and dvds. So, when Tom and I got to St. Simons Island, we decided to get a library card here also. Because so many people come to St. Simons Island every winter, the library has …
Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st Century
I first picked up this book because I am a nomad. I do not have a permanent, fixed-location home. Tom and I live in our RV full-time and move around the country. I quickly realized this book is not about my demographic. Nomadland is not about retirees with enough money to live as they choose. …
Colonial Village at Fort Frederica
This is our second tour of duty at Fort Frederica National Monument and Tom and I are enjoying it even more than last year. The weather is beautiful (60 to 75 and mostly sunny) and there isn’t any snow. Best of all, we get to work with lots of great people. There are four other …
Cafe Frederica on St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island has lots of good restaurants. Even though we ate out often last year, we still have plenty of places that we haven’t tried. Sunday we tried a new place: Cafe Frederica. Tom and I tried eating here last year on Easter. Unfortunately for us (good for them) the line was out the …
Ash Wednesday and Valentines Day
This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 14, a day more commonly celebrated as Valentines Day. I haven’t celebrated Valentines Day since I was in school, but I observe Ash Wednesday every year. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent: a time of repentance and preparation for Easter. Although these two days may, at first, …