Author Archives: Gail

About Gail

I am a wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, veterinarian, and wanna be writer. I love nature and animals of all kinds, music, cooking, and spending time with my family.

Weekend Getaway to Alabama

Posted on September 11, 2019

My oldest son turned 30 this past Monday.  I can hardly believe it.  I was 30 when I had him.  He and his brother (who is three years younger) both went to the same college in Alabama.  They studied hard, … Continue reading →

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Virtual Coffee #7

Posted on September 5, 2019

Am I the only person who drinks hot coffee when it’s over 1oo degrees outside?  I was raised in Tennessee and have lived here my entire life.  Lord knows it gets plenty hot here  this time of year and this … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving These Days

Posted on August 16, 2019

Landscaping Animal Figurines I went walking around the yard several weeks ago and noticed that many of my landscape animals have succumbed to aging and are worn, cracked, crumbling, or faded.  I decided it was time to part with some … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Publix

Posted on July 11, 2019

Today is a major milestone for my husband, Rick. It’s the big 60! July is birthday month in our family.  Hubby’s birthday is today, mine is 6 days after his, his mother’s is 4 days after mine, and our daughter-in-law’s … Continue reading →

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After the Rains

Posted on June 25, 2019

I took a stroll in the backyard just before dusk the other night after some late afternoon rain showers.  The frogs were creating their symphony chorus (and quite loudly I might add!) and the first few lightning bugs were starting … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading- 2019

Posted on June 23, 2019

What makes for good summer reading?  Perhaps a little more romance?  Books about summer?  The beach?  I guess it’s different for everybody.  Normally, I prefer reading nonfiction.  But in the summer, I like to throw in a little fiction.  This … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2019

My father has been gone for 25 years now (that doesn’t seem possible)!  He died in 1994 after a two year fight with colon cancer.  I still miss my daddy and always will.   He was a great man, a gentle … Continue reading →

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