Just for fun–the main reason I do MANY things–I decided to offer everyone who’s already done a #TenThings post a chance to come back and share a few more tidbits with us. So, as of now, if you’re interested in participating in this new series, email me and I’ll get you set up. And to get the ball rolling, here’s MY “FiveMoreThings.” Hope you learn a few things about me you never knew before. Enjoy!
FIVE MORE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME
- I have always had to battle agoraphobia, or cocooning, as I call it. I’ve overcome it at times, and succumbed to it at other times, but it’s a constant battle, even today. And believe me, it’s tricky to teach painting classes, or share wildlife talks, when part of you would rather be home hiding from the world
- I spent a winter in Alaska when I was 12. We watched as the sun disappeared below the distant mountains more each night, and finally stopped rising above them for weeks and weeks. By the time we left, it had returned, and shone all but a couple of hours every day. We could also stand at our fifth-floor apartment windows and watch whales swimming by, daily.
- The only two things I drink are tea and water. Period. (Been that way for years and years, and I’ve never gotten tired of either one.) My favorite tea is … dare I say it? … “Earl Grey, hot.” (Oh Jean-Luc! How I do miss you!)
- I once figured out that, at a conservative estimate, I have canoed at least 600 miles on Florida’s rivers. For years, I went out on the river (usually alone) at least once a week, birding and enjoying our fabulous wildlife, but finally had to give it up due to back problems. I’ve been white-water rafting, too, but nothing made me happier than the peace and quiet … and stunning beauty … of paddling quietly down Rock Springs Run, or the Wekiva River, or even out onto the St. Johns. Glorious!
- As some of you may remember, I recently shared some pictures of me from a couple of years ago—like, forty or so—when I was a docent at the Central Florida Zoo. My favorite thing to do was stroll through the zoo with a five-foot long ball python draped over my shoulders, and introduce him to visitors. (Still can’t find the pic that shows the whole snake, so this will have to do once more.)
Yes, I love snakes. Always have, always will. But what I wanted to share today is that I’ve recently discovered the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. This is my adorable four-year-old granddaughter, enjoying HER first experience with a python brought to her school by a visiting reptile expert.. Notice she’s SMILING! 😁
And there you have my first #FiveMoreThings.
Again, if some of you who have taken part in the #TenThings series would enjoy taking part in the new #FiveMoreThings series, email me, and we’ll make it happen!
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