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 live in a little town in central Georgia, when I am not in St. Augustine poking around in all its lovely nooks and crannies while soaking up its essences. I am a licensed St. Augustine tour guide although I do not reside full-time in the nation’s Oldest City. When in St. Augustine I’m continually seeking out the next bit of precious truthful information to add to my already bursting collection of research on the city. 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 to my Florida “home.”
I am in my thirtyteens, and I am a writer. My current Work In Progress is a historical romance called BY HEART, which is set in St Augustine. 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.
My Corgi, Sera, also loves St Augustine. She makes friends easily, and enjoys our evening walks there. Her favorite spots are Kilwin’s Ice Cream parlor and Pizzalley’s Pizza. Go figure. Both are located on St George Street.
In August, I celebrate 28 years of marriage to my wonderful husband Bob, the most supportive and loving person in the world. 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 writer 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. Friends are the best part of my life. 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 St Augustine info as I can!