Author Archives: Lucy Tobias

Winnelle Horne of Chiefland can remember as a small child playing under the quilt her mother was making. She declared, “I ain’t never going to do that.” The girl who played under the quilt grew up and made many quilts. … Continue reading →

Wanted: Sunset stalkers. Must be willing to work evenings. Your job: Watching the sun go down. It is a terrible job but somebody’s got to do it. All applications considered regardless of race, creed, age, political party or sex. I … Continue reading →

Welcome to Fanning Springs State Park on the banks of the Suwannee River. There is no reason to lean on the railing in your street clothes and feel left out. Come prepared to dive in or jump into the headspring. … Continue reading →

During last week’s Florida Outdoor Writers Assocaion (FOWA) Conference in the Keys photographers could enter a photo contest for the best pictures taken in the Keys during the conference. Lucy entered and won second place.Fun! Awesome! See the first, second … Continue reading →

Let’s be honest. People who rise at 4:30 a.m. and are ready to go swimming by 5:15 a.m. have to be a little weird. Okay, maybe not terminally weird, like send in the white coats and you get a little … Continue reading →