Long Nights - A Warrior’s Path to the Queens Heart

We headed over to St. Pete for a rapier focused SCA event. It was a rare cold day in Florida but it was perfect weather for fighting all day. 

Myself with Marcus (Max) getting ready to fight in the tournament.

Luca (Will) in his new armor.

Photo by Max McDougall. 

Showing off the long sleeves on my new linen underdress.

Myself with Luca (Will) and Marcus (Max).

Dappled Light

Wavelength

Rainbows created by the prism in my room.

Side by Side

My boys; always together.

Cruising the Ocklawaha River

Jenny and I having a great day boating on the Ocklawaha River.

Plumeria

A lovely plumeria growing in my parent’s backyard. 

Uncle Ray

My uncle Ray passed away in August of 2024. After his service my mother brought out some old family photographs. These are some of my favorites from his life. 

My uncle Ray as a baby in 1945.

Ray with my grandmother.

My grandfather and Ray.

My grandparents with Ray at Letchworth State Park in New York.

Ray with my mother. She would become his primary caregiver towards the end of his life.

A photo of Ray from his high school year book. He would be an avid golfer for the rest of his life. He drew the hat and beard on himself.

Mom (in a dress she made), grandma, and Ray.

Ray with my grandparents.

The Wildflower Patch

I went to visit my sister in Ocala and was enchanted by some hard working bees.

A Rainbow Trapped in The Clouds

The Morse Museum 2024

I went to the Morse Museum for another look at all of the gorgeous stained glass.

A close up of all the textures that appear when you shift to the side of the piece.

A watercolor painting of tomatoes (above) and plums (below).

Some of the iconic Tiffany lamps.

These shades would hang off the lamp to help provide additional coverage from direct light. 

Old Time Walk by Worthington Whittredge, 1873.

The Chapel.

Beautifully detailed bracelets.

The Wreck by Lockwood de Forest, 1880.

The fountain outside perfectly lining up with the tile on the floor.

A lamp with its attached dragonfly shade.

An incredibly iridescent beetle lamp.

A Fun Day Out with Judi and Shaylei

Judi and I both had a Friday off work so we decided to walk around Disney Springs with her daughter Shaylei. 

Waiting patiently for our lunch.

Taking the ferry to another resort.

Judi knew the best spot for some delicious beignets. 

Taking the ferry back to Disney Springs.

The Gateway