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Create an emergency preparedness plan.

Since I live in Florida, hurricanes are an inevitability. Sometimes they move through quickly with tornadoes wreaking havoc on homes, buildings and bridges. Sometimes they move slowly glutting the area with insurmountable rain that has no where to go.

So preparation is a way of life. We have cases of water as well as gallons. If it is definitely coming, I fill buckets so wd can flush toilets.

I stay away from refrigerated products since loss of power will undoubtedly occur. And that can last for days.

I remove all items outside that can take off and break something or someone with the fierce gusts of wins.

My husband has stocked up on survival food which I hope I never have to eat.

We have hurricane impact windows but also have shutters. We put them down.

We are well stocked with flashlights, batteries and candles. I have a small propane grill that I can cook on and heat water to add to my French press. I always need my coffee.

So we are set for this hurricane season.

What brings you peace?

Quiet time. Moments when I can catch my breath. Connect with God. Reflect on what I am doing right and what needs to change. Gaining self awareness.

But peace comes when I hold a crying baby and it settles on my shoulder, wrapping its tiny fingers around a length of my hair.

Sitting by the ocean listening to the waves, gently break and the birds chirping above.

Sunshine radiating through me as I sit by the water’s edge.

Hugging my husband, the love of my life.

What profession do you admire most and why?

I admire anyone who works in a profession that puts them in the line of fire. That could be police, military, firemen, secret service. It takes a certain strength of character to be able to suit up each day, not knowing what potential dangers you face.

And many of the people in these professions often face criticism rather than thanks for their efforts.

So thank you all who are in the line of fire!

If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell?

A quaint little shop that sells everything from soy candles to home made cards.

Where local artisans could sell their art. Lovely jewelry and pottery. Perhaps some oils and watercolors.

A little cafe that sells coffee from around the world as well as specialty teas.

Quiches and salads and delicious cakes and pies.

Perhaps some music as it’s piped in quietly through the speakers. Sheet music, CDs and perhaps a rare vinyl.

It will be a place to meet up with friends and spend some quality time. There would be outside seating overlooking a pond complete with geese.

My little shop!

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

In a nutshell, I’d like my blog to influence people to be a little kinder. A little gentler.

Our world has become such a self-serving, self-justification, self-important, selfish society. What is happening in the US is happening everywhere.

Politicians looking for power and glory. No matter what side of politics you take in the US, don’t ever believe any of them are looking out for your interests.

Our society needs to go back to people helping people. Churches assisting their congregation instead of hierarchy gaining wealth. The same goes for temples and mosques.

Loving people instead of hating people. Embracing our differences rather than fearing them.

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it?

Of course, lobster in Maine is always worth it. It’s my favorite food. It doesn’t come cheap. But I really don’t like to spend fortunes on eating out.

I can live without the roll or drawn butter. Just bring on the lobster, hopefully at least a 2 pounder.

It sumptuous in drawn butter. I suck the juices and the wee bitty meat out of the tiny tendrils. I break apart the claws and begin working on them. As I pull out a huge chunk of lobster meat I gingerly dip it in the drawn butter before eating it. Yummy!

List 30 things that make you happy.

I love to live life to the fullest. So here are things that make me happy.

Spending quiet time with my husband.

Spending time with family and friends.

Traveling to new places.

Meeting new people from other cultures.

Swimming in the pool, ocean or lake.

Snorkeling and seeing colorful fish.

Getting hugs.

Holding babies.

Drinking coffee.

Walking early in the morning and listening to the birds.

Having a window seat on a plane and looking out.

Having coffee with friends.

Watching shows or plays.

Meditation and prayer.

Entering cathedrals in foreign countries and spending a few moments in quiet contemplation.

Eating lobster 🦞

Eating escargot

Trying out bakeries in foreign countries.

Laughing out loud!

Reading interesting books.

Planning once in a lifetime trips

Doing something for someone without letting them know.

Helping others.

Sitting and watching primates in their natural habitats.

Playing with puppies.

Playing with kitties.

Listening to good music.

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for my family.

Getting a good night’s sleep

Writing

And endless possibilities. But doing things that touch my soul!

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

For many years, many working years, it was get up and get going. Now I can take my time.

I meditate. I write my blog. I reader other blogs. I chat with my husband. I drink coffee. Slow and easy. No rush!