I am a big believer in persistent prayer. I believe that prayer changes things, sometimes even changing God’s mind about something. Through prayer we can move mountains. Prayer changes the person who prays and the person who is being prayed for. In his teachings, Jesus tells us time and again that we should keep praying. …
Athena Greek Restaurant in Ontario, Ohio
Last week Tom and I ate at Athena Greek Restaurant in Ontario. We met our friend Sherrilyn Wilson at Gorman Nature Center for a nice walk in the morning, and then ate at Athena for lunch. It was the first time I had ever eaten at Athena Greek Restaurant. Although the website says the restaurant …
CM Chicken, USA in Westerville
The day that Tom and I got back from Georgia we met John and Jackie at a new restaurant, CM Chicken, USA. The restaurant is so new that it didn’t have its sign up yet. Tom and I weren’t sure that we were in the right place when we found it in the last shop …
Life Is Too Short to Be Miserable
Life is too short. Tom and I are dogsitting at John and Jackie’s house. John and Jackie are in Hawaii and we are glad they are enjoying a vacation in a beautiful spot. When we are at John and Jackie’s I like to put together jigsaw puzzles. I have a hard time focusing on anything …
Final Thoughts (for 2023) on Fort Frederica
We had a wonderful season at Fort Frederica National Monument and were sorry to leave when April arrived. I wanted to share just a few, final thoughts – and pictures – on our season. Denise and Bob Verba worked very hard during their time at Fort Frederica. This was their 8th season at the park …
Scavenger Hunt at Fort Frederica National Monument
The Scavenger Hunt at Fort Frederica National Monument is one of our most popular activities for people of all ages. The Scavenger Hunt started in 2020 when the park opened again after Covid. We were not allowed to give out the haversacks that go along with our Junior Ranger program. Without the haversacks, the Junior …
Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates
During our time at Fort Frederica National Monument I enjoyed knitting hats from the book “Knitting the National Parks” by Nancy Bates. My friend, Chris Ferlinc, gave me the book for my birthday and I really got into it while I was working at a National Park site. As soon as we got to Fort …
Colonial Towels for Sale at Fort Frederica
This year at Fort Frederica National Monument was the year of the colonial towels. Last year the bookstore manager, Ellen Provenzano, started selling some of the towels that I wove while I was demonstrating living history. I only gave her ten towels, but they sold so well that she let me know, before I even …
Schooner on the Frederica River
Every morning when I take my walk, I walk along the Frederica River. I walk past the Arch Ed building, through the woods by the street, then along the river. It is always a gorgeous view over the marsh I often stop to take pictures. The Frederica River is part of the intracoastal waterway. The …
Sea Island: Everything We Dreamed?
After six years of living seasonally on St. Simons Island, Tom and I made it to Sea Island for the first time. Was it everything we dreamed? Yes and no. Sea Island is a gated, private island next to St. Simons. You can only go to Sea Island if you own a house, have a …