Monthly Archives: May 2008

Searching for the Fountain of Youth

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

There comes a time when the words “the Fountain of Youth” sound pretty attractive. For me, that time is now. So off I go, thinking it will just be a myth, a dream Juan Ponce de Leon chased all over … Continue reading →

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welcome to my newly discovered world

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

How sweet it is to have this new site. It is a work in progress. Before long, this will be where my blog is posted and upcoming events for my book “50 Great Walks in Florida” and, most exciting, future … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomatoes from the Garden, yum

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

Something special sat on my kitchen windowsill this week – The first ripe tomato from the garden! It didn’t last long. Ended up sliced in a salad. Organically grown, red and delicious, there’s another one sitting on the windowsill now. … Continue reading →

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The Goodtime Girl is Gone

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

The goodtime girl is gone. Suzi is dead. She had lymphoma, could barely eat and was in pain. She was put to sleep by a veterinarian in Ocala and her passing was very peaceful. Her mother Lucy was at her … Continue reading →

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Independent bookstores attract me every time

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Lucy Tobias

Like a butterfly attracted to a brightly colored nectar plant, I flutter into bookstores, heart racing a bit fast, and eager to sip new things. I confess my step gets a little extra skip in it when I see an … Continue reading →

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