Raindrops and Buttons

I love the sound of rain. However, the sound of rain on a tin or metal roof is something else altogether. It brings to mind childhood afternoons with my Nana. My Nana, Mary Murphy Chaknis, was born in 1911 in County Cork, Ireland. Her family was poor, and by the time Nana had reached her …

Northwest Florida Spring Hop

The panhandle of Florida is home to not only the World's Most Beautiful Beaches, but also to many gorgeous natural springs abundant with local wildlife. My daughter, Emma and her beau, Jason spend most every weekend exploring these often overlooked locations, capturing their trips on their YouTube channel, Paddle Blues.

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