Category Archives: Animals

John and Mable Ringling Museum

Posted on January 6, 2025 by TheJessicaness

On Mondays, visitors are welcome to the Museum of Art, Bayfront Gardens, and Glass Pavilion for free. Paid entry to the Circus Museum and Ca’ d’Zan is still required. It’s about an hour and a half from our place, so … Continue reading →

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Botany and History

Posted on January 4, 2025 by TheJessicaness

The Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo is twenty miles from our place and has free admission. There are over a hundred acres to explore – art installations, Florida-flavored water, paintings for sale, and bird watching. Heritage Village is under half … Continue reading →

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100+ Things That Made 2024

Posted on December 30, 2024 by TheJessicaness

1. Watching Zeus, a golden doodle, for the holiday week2. Finding a half-done cross-stitch tree for me to finish3. Remembering to do my Q&A books since we forgot last year4. Dad calling to reminisce about a trip we took and … Continue reading →

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Gifts That Keep on Giving

Posted on December 22, 2024 by TheJessicaness

These are things I already have that make me smile when I get to use them or simply see them.

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Immersion and Preservation

Posted on September 20, 2024 by TheJessicaness

Thanks to I Love the Burg for sharing things to eat and places to visit in St. Petersburg. I came across a free entry day (otherwise $48 for us) for FloridaRAMA: Immersive Art Experience from 12 to 5 pm, with … Continue reading →

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