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Our Sunny Weekend

April 7, 2014 by KTgreen

What a great weekend. Temps in the 80s. Sunshine!

Here’s my first daylily bloom of the year.

Daylily And the first passion flower that I noticed.

Passion flower The weather was perfect for “Top Down Travels”. Went to First Saturday Village Market in the “Historic Village Shoppes of Dunnellon”.

First Satuday Village Market We went once last year and there were so many more booths and people this year!

My favorite place in Dunnellon is Grumbles House. The plants are beautiful and there are so many cool garden accessories.

Grumbles House

I only bought two little plants while I was there. Can’t get a whole lot into the Camaro.

Sewing Machine — I liked this old sewing machine, too, but have no where to put it.

Car eyelashes — And I think my car needs some eyelashes. (not the Camaro)

And we’re not done with our adventures.

Here’s Maggie getting ready for her first bike ride of the season on Sunday. She’s gained her weight back from being sick last year.

Then we went to Citrus Hills for another Farmer’s Market and Car Show.

And then on to Hernando to check out the lake and park.

Ducks — I went down to check out the ducks.

This was a really nice park with pavilions, picnic tables, a swimming area, a playground and boat ramp but there were very few people taking advantage of all the amenities. Then I saw the hater sign. Explains it all.

Sign — Good thing we left Maggie and the beer at home!

Vera’s Backyard

March 28, 2014 by KTgreen

Vera’s backyard is bird and butterfly friendly. I love to visit and just stroll through and marvel at all of her flowers and plants. It’s early spring and not everything is in bloom yet but it’s still amazing.

Veras' Backyard

Herry’s Cafe

March 25, 2014 by KTgreen

Connie Wright, a friend of mine and a volunteer for The Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast at Herry’s Café in Homosassa, recently suggested that I stop by and meet the workers, volunteers, and customers at the restaurant. I’m always looking for new writing ideas so I popped in for a quick visit Monday morning.

The café is in the Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe located on 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane in Homosassa Springs. Several regular customers drop in at least a few days a week and many of them are veterans. Connie introduced me to the “two Jims”– James C. Smith and James D. Champman. Both are veterans of the Vietnam War, Mr. Smith was in the navy and Mr. Chapman served in the army. They come in every morning and play chess.

I also met Buddy Olear, the manager of the café, who suggested I call Joe Foster, the Public Relations Manager for Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, for more information. Joe was pleasant to talk to–he obviously believes in the work he is involved in and I learned quite a bit during our phone conversation.

This Hospice serves not only Citrus County but also eleven other counties on the Nature Coast. There are eight thrift shoppe locations and two thrift shoppe/cafes, this one in Homosassa plus one in Chiefland along with stores in Homosassa, Beverly Hills, Inverness, Interlachen, Lake City, and High Springs. Joe added that each site is a good way to informally let people know about the services that Hospice provides.

I was interested to learn that all of the proceeds from the café go to help children with life-threatening illnesses and that there are currently 50-60 children in pediatric services. Herry’s Cafe in Homosassa Springs serves delicious and fresh salads, sandwiches and breakfast items and is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Herry's Cafe — Herry’s Café in Homosassa Springs