Sage

My youngest sister Liz recently adopted a bearded dragon from a friend who could no longer care for him. His name is Sage and absolutely loved to hang out in the Christmas tree my sister had set up for the holidays.

St. Augustine with Max

Max and I went down to spend some time in St. Augustine. We wanted to check out all the Christmas lights and the Castillo de San Marcos. 

The lovely sunset from our hotel.

For dinner we were recommended to try the Ice Plant, an industrial building from 1927 that has been converted to a restaurant. I got the fall salad and it was incredible! 

Max with his delicious burger and truffle fries.

The Villa Zorayda Museum.

After dinner we went for a walk to see all the Christmas lights. 

The Plaza de la Constitucion.

Walking up to the Castillo de San Marcos.

The beautiful coat of arms on a cannon.

The Latin phrase “VIOLATI FVLMINA REGIS” which translates to “Thunderbolts from the Offended King”. 

Walking around the perimeter of the fort.

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.