Just a Little Southern Hospitality

Friday, October 11, 2024

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.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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

Thursday, October 3, 2024

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.

Skywatch Friday

My Corner of the World

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

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.