Category Archives: florida
← Older posts Newer posts →A Tale of Two Cities
June 18, 2014On June 18, 1989, my family drove our moving van across the Tennessee state line. I was nine years old and had lived in Miami all my life, the oldest child of two other Florida natives. Previously, they had only … Continue reading
Another Alabama Road Trip
April 29, 2014I was in Alabama for most of last week – hence the quiet around here. My mom and I drove to Montgomery on Wednesday for my brother-in-law Lance’s ordination! My family is Nazarene, and in their denomination, pastors have to … Continue reading
Miami Thanksgiving
December 7, 2013I went to Miami for Thanksgiving this year! My mom and I, plus Debra, Lance, and Niecy, celebrated with our Miami family while my dad and Kevin went hunting. We went to the North Miami Thanksgiving Day Parade and feasted … Continue reading
Florida 2013 – Part 2
August 14, 2013After lobstering in the Keys, my family spent the rest of our vacation in Miami. On Sunday my grandfather took us for a boat ride around the bay. We went by the ruins of our favorite restaurant, Shuckers, so I … Continue reading
Florida 2013 – Part 1
August 14, 2013Surprise! I was just in South Florida for almost a week. My parents and I just got back to Memphis last night. As a reminder, both of my parents grew up in Miami (I lived there until the summer between … Continue reading
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