I grew up in a little town in the Florida panhandle, just across the bay from Destin. Niceville is a real place with real people and a real Mullet Festival. But it seems that since I left my parents’ home behind and spread my flabby batwings in 1996, things have fallen to shit. I blame [...]
Being Inside > Being Outside My idea of A Good Time usually doesn’t equate spending time outside. I may seem to enjoy the time and weather in the out of doors, but unless the temperature is a steady 60-72º, breezy, sunshiney, bug-free, under 40% humidity, and there’s a place for me to sit, I’d rather [...]
I don’t often brag about living in Florida. Except I’m lying. Going to the beach in December is pretty effing Awesome. Just be glad I didn’t take a picture of the margarita I drank while the sun set over the Gulf. I’m slightly jealous of everyone else’s cooler weather. And I’m definitely jealous of everyone else’s summer [...]
It’s no wonder I turned out to be the Awesome person I am today. According to Business Week Magazine, my hometown of Niceville, Florida, the little town on the bay where I was raised, is the best place to raise kids in Florida. Best Place to Raise Kids in Florida: Niceville Nearby city: Fort Walton Beach [...]
I’m the greatest mom my girls have ever and will ever know. I took my girls to LEGOLAND Florida yesterday. No, it’s not open yet and doesn’t open until October 15th. I’m a big deal. I get to go to things early. Or maybe it’s because this past weekend was Family Day at LEGOLAND and [...]