I moved to Clermont in Lake county in 1999. Most of Hwy 27 was orange grove plantations and just a few neighborhoods. Driving south on Hwy 27 from State Road 50 was a pleasant ride. No stop lights, the speed limit was 65 mph and you could drive with your…

…and I believe him — Spiritualism has been a significant part of my life. It seems when I am down, Spirit always knows to send me a sign of love and comfort. Ever since my son died, the Christmas season is always melancholic for me — especially since his birthday is January 8. …

I Proclaim this Year Will be Better — I have not written in a while. Something inside of me was not right. I love to write but I could not seem to get anything on paper. Ironically, I get tons of ideas while I am showering. But as soon as I’m out of the shower, I forget what…

It was not a dream — Spiritual or phenomena activities have always been a part of my life. Not that I look for these phenomena to occur, they just happen. Some have left a lasting impression on my mind, and others I have forgotten about. But, there was one that I will never forget because it…

I take it as a visitation — I had what to me was the most wonderful dream ever. I dreamt I was on a cruise ship with my husband. Other people that mean a great deal to me were on the cruise too, such as my son, my daughter, my sister, and my forever 20-year-old son, Richie…

Missing our fur baby — It has been a week and 2 days since my fur baby, Chewy, crossed the rainbow bridge. We think of him every day. We miss him greeting us excitedly when we arrive home, following us around the house, whining because his water bowl is empty or because he wants us…

I miss my Chewy so much Our fur baby Chewy died on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He woke up struggling to breathe and gasping for air, so we rushed him to the 24-hour emergency vet clinic. Chewy went into cardiac arrest and the vet could not save him. He died…

A Fun Side-Hustle if You Enjoy Shopping — What Is A Mystery Shopper? Companies use mystery shoppers, secret shoppers, or evaluators to evaluate if the company’s standards are being met. To keep it short, I will refer to them as mystery shoppers. They want to know in what areas they need to improve to offer the best customer experience ever. They also use…

Small Family-Owned vs. Franchised Big Box Restaurants While eating out, I prefer the smaller family-owned and operated restaurants. I am not a fan of franchised big box restaurants but will always try them out if there is an opportunity. Therefore, when my niece celebrated her birthday at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 2421 W Osceola Parkway in…