Hello, and thanks for stopping by. You can call me Summer. It’s my favorite season. I love the sun, the warmth, flip-flops, the freedom, and call me crazy but I even love the traffic when I am travelling and I see other vehicles loaded with luggage, dogs, people, and anticipation of “what-we’re-gonna-do-when -we-get-there.”
I am in my thirtyteens, and I am a writer. I am currently working on a novel about St Augustine and New Smyrna, in Florida. I drive a Jeep named Jonathan (in honor of F/V Time Bandit) who knows the way by heart as we barrel toward St. Augustine every chance we get. Along the way, Jonathan and I often stop at some of our favorite haunts along I-95 and the Georgia Coast. There is marvelous history and wonderful people, places and things along the coast and I love to meander south and stop anywhere that looks interesting.
I live in a little town in central Georgia, when I am not on the Georgis coast or in St. Augustine, Florida, poking around in all the lovely nooks and crannies while soaking up all the essences I can. I am a licensed St. Augustine tour guide although I do not reside full-time in the nation’s Oldest City. When on the Georgia coast or in St. Augustine I’m continually seeking out the next bit of precious truthful information to add to my already bursting collection of research and stories. I also enjoy replacing the looks of feigned interest with wonder on the faces of my family and friends when I drag them along on my visits along the Georgia and northeaster Florida coasts.
My Corgi, Sera, also loves to go along with me and Jonathan. She makes friends easily, and enjoys our evening walks in the historic district in St Augustine. Her favorite spots are Kilwin’s Ice Cream parlor and Pizzalley’s Pizza. Go figure.
Even though it doesn’t sound like it, I do have another life: Along with my husband Bob, I am an equine massage therapist and I am also a double-certified saddle fitter. Bob and I have owned Morgan horses since 1980, and in 1991 we added two Holsteiner mares to our herd. We no longer breed or show, and our horses are simply enjoying their retirement.
I love dogs. I am absolutely crazy about dogs. I have three Australian Shepherds, a little yeller “dropoff” dog someone left in front of my house, and Sera – who thinks she is also a saddle fitter as well as website designer and blog author. (I believe she has an extra ‘positive self esteem’ gene.) Fair warning: if I cross paths with you and your dog in St Augustine, I will want to meet you both.
I love my friends. (‘Scuse me for a moment while I wave at Carrie. Hi, Carrie!) Friends are the best gift you can get. Rita Mae Brown, once wrote, “Whenever I doubt the existence of the Almighty, I remember that through my friends, God has loved me.” Isn’t that the truth! Nothing soothes the soul like knowing you are loved by whoever happens to be on the other side of the door you are about to walk through.
Thank you for visiting and check back often as I add as much odd and assorted info as I can!
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