Author Archives: TheJessicaness

St. Augustine Lighthouse

It took us three visits before the weather was nice enough to allow us to the top – lighthouse policy. We met the 44-inch tall requirement and with military discount paid our $17 admission. We had access to climb the 219 … Continue reading

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Fort Matanzas

This was once the fort used to protect the rear entrance to St. Augustine; only firing once upon an enemy. Built in 1740 and commemorated in 1924, matanzas in Spanish means ‘slaughters.’ We arrived by a guided-boat tour and there … Continue reading

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Three Miles to Mexico

I love vacations, birthdays, and imaginary deadly diseases. Birthdays are great but they only happen once a year – for some people. I associate birthdays with gifts and the present so any day that I have laughed until I cried … Continue reading

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A Night at The Wilshire Motel

Caleb was enrolled in Outboard Engine Overhaul School at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After he would get out of school in the afternoons we would take Sparky to the Dog Beach where he was allowed to run around without a … Continue reading

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Dear Jessica

It has been ages since you wrote a letter to yourself. You have miscellaneous entries all over the place but I figured now was a good time to once again evaluate your life. I’ve been trying to eat healthier food … Continue reading

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