Sunshine and Flowers

Sunshine and Flowers
‘Tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes! -William Wordsworth

Monday, January 26, 2026

Jurassic park

We went to Circle B Nature preserve yesterday and it looks like something out of a movie to this northern girl. It reminds me of Jurassic Park! There’s heavy moss over the huge living oaks and swamps and tropical looking plants. We saw some big gators and a couple baby ones




Our granddaughter Amelia went for the hike with us through alligator alley. We had fun! 
Meanwhile back home they got 19 inches of snow which isn’t unusual to where I grew up in Michigan but for southern Indiana that was a really big deal. Lots of closings on work and churches and events. Hope everyone stays safe! 
  
Our son had to shovel his car out it was covered in snow and he still has his driveway to do. At least his work is called off today and he stocked up on groceries! Looks like a good day to watch movies and read since thankfully they have not lost power.

Tomorrow I will meet with my cousin Cindy who lives down here now. She grew up in Michigan too. Her and her husband moved to warmer weather after they retired. Cindy and I were close growing up. She was one of my bridesmaids. People used to get us mixed up sometimes because we looked a lot alike then.

I guess we’re getting ready for lunch now . Lots of nice eating places here!

Later gators! lol

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5 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM

    I know you will have fun with Cindy. I would be too scared to walk on that trail, as the sign says that there can be gators up on it! Yikes!

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    1. Cheryl’s Sunlit PathwayJanuary 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM

      It does feel a bit scary but if I saw a gator on the trail I’d keep my distance for sure. My son Justin saw one crossing the trail from a distance and got its picture. I had lunch with my cousin and her husband today and my husband also joined us. It’s quite cold for Florida but I shouldn’t complain as it’s only about 10 degrees at home! We had a nice visit though. We ate inside but had to get our jackets because their little heaters weren’t putting out much warmth

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  2. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 26, 2026 at 6:29 PM

    You are so fortunate to be in Florida right now, Cheryl, where it's mild and balmy. Have fun with your cousin tomorrow; mine live in Massachusetts and Ann sent me photos of their snow. Wow! They did get a heapin' helpin'! Blessings!

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  3. Terri DJanuary 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM

    I haven't been to Circle B Bar in over a year! It is like a different world, for sure. I'm looking forward to having lunch with you guys this Friday! See you soon!

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