This week I had a very interesting pickup at the airport. Jim and Nancy were here from Alaska to spend the holidays at their winter home in Saint James City. They were flying in with two suitcases, a very large cooler, and their 4 month old, black Labrador retriever, Abby! Jim and Nancy both had careers with the Federal Aviation Administration in Alaska, where they have lived and worked most of their lives. Today they are modern day pioneers! Back in the 60's the government p

Didi (DeeDee) and her family will be celebrating Thanksgiving in Naples! Three years ago they purchased a home in SW Florida to escape the chilly Indiana winters. Today they are thankful to be enjoying the warm weather, beaches and sunshine! (Pictured are Didi, Annie and Julia) Didi is a youthful mother, homemaker and wife. She has three lovely daughters, Annie, Julia and Olivia. Didi wasn't certain of her name's origin or meaning, but I was struck by the unique spelling. The