Mr. Starbucks!

My "nephew" Jarrett M. Love. I think he's such a cool, nice young man. I met Jarrett at Starbucks on John Young Pkwy one day and a nice, sweet friendship has come about. He's a very creative musician and he also writes short stories. He has gotten a band together and they finally open sometime in September. He's a sweetheart and I really like him.

He gave me one of his songs, "Victoria's Song" from his album to use for my book trailer for my book, Kaleidoscope Memories: Childhood Stories That Celebrate Family Life.

I finally had my camera with me and got a picture of him outside the store. He's a really good guy!

Beauty All Around Us

Sometimes we get so involved in our everyday lives that we fail to see the beauty all around us. We've lived in this home for about seven years or so and this tree has been here all along. I didn't bother to look at it because it was only a problem to me because it had flowers on it. Now I love flowering trees and bushes and flowers of all kinds, but my daughter is allergic to bees sting so anything that was flowering in my yards had to be gotten rid of. This little tree has been cut back several times to prevent it from flowering. However, this year we forgot to do so and look at the beautiful flowers that have bloomed on it. I have no idea what they are called but they are beautiful. I'm glad they are blooming and so very pretty. To make it better the color is a deep pink and pink is my favorite color.
As much as I live in a place that holds much beauty it amazes me how we often overlook the simple places about where we live. Take some time an go look at all the little things. Take your camera and just shoot photographs and when you upload them to your computer be amazed at what beauty you've been missing daily. It's not the big things but the small, almost forgotten things that will amaze you. Enjoy the day.

Early Morning At The Lakefront

I wanted to post this picture because I think it's very pretty. I went out this morning to the lakefront in St. Cloud and captured this shot of the morning sun behind the palm tree. The park was relatively empty but so beautiful.

My morning started out very early as I woke up about 5:00 a.m. for no reason. So I went online for about an hour then woke up my sister and asked her if she'd like to go take some early morning photos. She said yes, so we left.

Then later in the day took my hubby to the truck as he's got a load for Virginia Beach, VA. I'm now sitting online trying to catch up with some posting I've needed to do for a few days now. It's raining outside and I quickly took a couple of photos before it got bad or could get on the camera. Not sure how the evening will go, but I've got enough work to keep me busy.

Normal Sunny Day in Florida!

Don't I look like a glam girl? Me in my sunglasses in the car at the bank. Just thought I'd post it here.
Well my 4th of July was rather quiet here at home. Didn't do anything much just things about the house and online.
I've been busy all week and yet it seems like I've still got lots to do. the house needs special work done on it. Need to get rid of lots of stuff I don't use.
Hubby still not home and I'm not sure when he will be. I miss him. It never changes for me.
I didn't get a lot of sleep last night so I'm a bit tired. Making it short today.

Big Smile with Thomas the Train!

It's been a couple of busy days for me. The last part of the previous week was spent with my hubby since he was home for 4 days. I was happy for that time. Then over the weekend Jen and I took the afghan she crocheted for my grandson to my son's home. They invited us to stay for supper and visit so we did. I think we left about 9:oo p.m. We had a great time but I was tired. Then Monday came and I was busy doing running and things in the home. Today my little guy called and wanted to come over again so my day was spent being with him for the afternoon. Tonight was consumed with the evening meal, chatting, watching TV and now I'm on the computer.

I'm trying desperately to do work for my company but haven't had much time for that. Must do tomorrow! The day was pretty, sunny and bright. The humidity was a bit lower as were the temperatures so it was better over all regarding the heat. I'll stop by again.

It's Late or Early - Depending!

Just stopping by before I shut down the computer for the evening. It's about 2:17 a.m. so I guess it's either evening or morning. I like the picture posted. It's of the bushes in front of my house. I thought it came out nice.

Was a busy day today. I had lots of errands to do and then went out later in the afternoon with my daughter. Spent the rest of the day/evening at home. My sister and I were going to head out for a short time but it decided to rain cats and dogs so that was the end of it.

We had a good evening, watching TV, doing supper and crocheting. I also spent time on the computer looking up prices for doing typesetting for people.

Hubby won't be home for Father's Day as he's on his way to Gulfport, Miss for Monday. So hope to see him sometime this coming week.

All in all it's been a good day. Hoping tomorrow - Sunday - will be nice as well. Had my grandson over Thursday and we had a great time. He's always fun to be with. I remember when my children were 4 years old. It's such a great time because they're learning so much and becoming their own person for the most part. He reminds me of his daddy so much. It's great being a "giga". I'll stop by again.

Another Beautiful Day!

It's absolutely pretty outside - if you're sitting inside looking out the window! The temps are in the low 90's but the humidity puts it at about 94 or so. The wind is blowing but it's still hot. Now, I know I shouldn't complain because we live in sunny, hot Florida. Yet, the temps and humidity do get to you if you live here long enough.

I thought this picture of the palm tree was nice. I took it the other day because I thought the new seeds coming to sprout would make a nice contrast against the green of the fronds. I think it turned out very nice.

Been a busy time for me. I've got one author waiting for me to typeset her book to get it published. I'm reading another authors book from her revisions, and received another submission this week. So I'm quite busy right now. I'm enjoying it however I'm trying to get a video card for my computer so I can put the software I need onto the computer and get her book typeset. Not much time for play yet it seems like I can't get anything done. Hopefully I'll get it done so these authors can get their books into the open market. Wish me luck.