Everybody still talks about it

This has been the scene everywhere. Power seems to have been restored in most places. These linemen will go anywhere to restore power.

It is hard to believe the destruction these two hurricanes dumped on Florida. 

 It's been a hectic two weeks. Two hurricanes and all the clean up. Our area is still in shell shock over the amount of debris. Many have lost their homes and everything in them. Thankfully we did not suffer damage from the storms, only a lot of tree limbs and trash in our yard. 

This is on every street. Piles of Trees and large trunks that have been cut down waiting for pick up. If I were to say Hurricane Milton was the scariest storm we have experienced it would be true. All night long we heard tree limbs and logs hitting the roof of our house. And the Wind! Oh my goodness. No sleeping that night. But I have to confess that the Lord gave us a sense of peace during it all. It has been hard to get back to blogging when I think of all the loss. And it is pretty widespread. Not only on the beaches but inland as well. 

It's all everybody still talks about. In the stores or work place they will ask, "How did you weather the storm?" It is still too raw.

Thank you for the prayers and thoughts during this time. They have been most appreciated. And could you say a prayer for those who lost everything? Most people living inland do not have flood insurance, as they are not in flood areas. They will be starting to rebuild from scratch. Not only here in Florida but North Carolina and Georgia who took the brunt of Hurricane Helene. 

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Redeeming the Past

 Redeeming the Past is a story about two people, thrown together in an unlikely situation.

Bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom and widow Zoey Chavez have inherited Aunt Mamie's house. Zoey was Mamie's caregiver during her last days. John-Parker was one of Mamie's foster kids growing up in the house. When they learn they have inherited the house, she wants to sell but John-Parker wants to turn it into a foster home for unwanted boys. There in lies the battle. They have three months to fix up the house, and make a decision of the fate of the house. A romance blooms, although neither John-Parker nor Zoey want it to develop. Zoey just wants a home for her children. 

A sweet and interesting story. Linda Goodnight has a way of writing believable stories that touch the heart. A clean well written story. 

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley.  Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

After the storm

We do not have power so I am hooking up to the hot spot. The generator runs to keep the food in fridge and freezer good. But only for a few hours as we are running out of gas. I am unable to post pictures, but there is flooding everywhere. We have not had any flooding,but lots and lots of debris in our yard. This has been a very big job following a very big storm. Praying others are fareing well. Will hopefully be back once our power is restored. Thanks for the prayers and support.

Hurricane Milton

We are bracing for the impact of Milton. It is currently heading towards the Tampa bay area, but you just don't know with hurricanes. It could move and deviate it's entrance. 

Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm

October 08, 2024 at 6:37 am EDT

However wherever it makes landfall, it will be a devastating storm with widespread destruction. We are certain to lose power. For how long, we don't know. There will be many people working to get things up and running again. Thanks to the military, police, garbage pickup, and linemen. We are most grateful for their continued service to our area. After two major hurricanes, they are very needed.

photo courtesy of WFTV

In memory of Cedar Key

I am reposting this as Cedar Key is now uninhabitable due to the destruction of Hurricane Helene.

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When hubby and I were dating, we would drive up to the quaint little town of Cedar Key and eat a fabulous seafood dinner. The food was always delicious and plentiful and the atmosphere was charming. We would relish the Cabbage Palm salad, fried shrimp or grouper and top it off with Key Lime Pie.

It has been many years since we visited again, but it sure seems like the masses have found this little hide away town.

Johnson's restaurant is long gone, so we tried the newer Seabreeze.

Although it offered an amazing view, the food was an average seafood menu. I can guess catering to the tourist crowd is never the same as when they mostly fed hometown residents 

 There is a lot of Florida history buried in Cedar Key. Driving across the causeway brought back many memories of this small fishing community. 

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So Into You

 

The story surrounds Britt Branch, an influencer who has social anxiety. She lives her life doing art on YouTube with a huge following.

Hunter Pickett has pulled himself out of alcoholism and drug addiction. He works for a Warehouse and lives with a roommate, although he actually comes from a wealthy family. He comes across Britt's art channel and becomes fascinated with her ability. He decides to try his hand at an art project. While acquiring his needed supplies, he meets Britt and a friendship develops.

A sweet slow burn rom-com. The dialogue made me laugh. And the ending, when all the secrets are exposed, was a good conclusion for this story. Forgiveness, second chances, family issues, and reconciliation benchmark this story.

I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Helene

 An update on Skywatch. Hurricane Helene has made it's appearance. We have had a lot of wind and some rain. Thankfully we are not on the coast, but we still feel the effects of the storm.

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