Watching Birds on the Beach

September 8, 2025 On September 1 (Monday), we took advantage of the beautiful day to walk down to the beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia. There was a bit of debris on the beach from the previous day’s storm. The beach was full of identifying these cute little Sanderlings probing the sand. The waves were still […]

Windy Beach Visit

September 8, 2025 On August 31 (Sunday), we took a sunset walk on the beach. The beach on Jekyll Island faces east, so the sunset is over the island. There was reflected color to the north, making for beautiful beach pictures. It was very windy on the beach. The pictures of the pelicans are grainy […]

Walking Down Newcastle Street in Brunswick, Georgia

September 8, 2025 On August 30 (Saturday), Bruce drove my father-in-law to church. Once we made sure he was safely inside, Bruce drove a little ways down Newcastle Street and parked. I had wanted to see some of the historic downtown of Brunswick. We walked along the wide sidewalks on Newcastle Street. Several small parks […]

Visiting The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, GA

Our visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center was educational and fun. They help many different types of turtles and even gopher tortoises.

Pictures of the Jekyll Island, GA Beach

August 28, 2025 Updated on August 29, 2025, to correct the name of the bar from The Beach Pavilion to The Sand Bar We’ve taken a walk down to the beach twice since we’ve been on Jekyll Island, GA. I love seeing the sea oats, various birds, seashells, and waves. It is fun to try […]

Nox on Jekyll Island, GA

August 28, 2025 Nox remembers my father-in-law and his house. She likes getting pets from him. Here she is at the house. Here’s Nox at the beach! We walked to the beach with Nox zipped in the backpack, with her head sticking up through the head hole. She leaned her head over the edge of […]

Traveling to Jekyll Island, Georgia

August 24, 2025 On Friday (August 22), Bruce and I started packing to go to Jekyll Island, Georgia to help out my father-in-law. He needs help while he recovers from his shoulder surgery. In hopes of saving my bucket garden, I brought all the peppers inside and watered them. I hope this will save them, […]

Volunteering at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve

August 10, 2025 On Friday (August 8), Bruce and I left the house around 8:15 AM to get to the Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve by 9:00 AM. We enjoyed the drive through the small mountains on winding roads to get to the preserve. The last bit of the drive was a one-lane gravel driveway […]

One Week Follow-Up for Cataract Surgery, All Good

July 25, 2025 On Wednesday (July 23), Bruce got up and put on his coveralls. He cut up one of the branch piles with the electric pole saw so the branches would fit into the chipper. After coming in and cooling off, Bruce headed outside and moved two cartloads of the Bama Dirt into the […]

First Post-Op for Cataract Surgery

July 17, 2025 Yesterday (July 16), I had my first post-op doctor’s appointment for my cataract surgery. I’ve got a second appointment next week. Bruce drove me to my appointment in Florence, AL. The doctor’s office was full of patients. With a renowned eye surgeon here to clear the backlog of cataract surgeries, the doctors […]