And that’s a good thing. It’s all a labour of love. There’s keeping up with an increasing amount of correspondence from followers of Gerry B’s Book Reviews (about 300 visitors per week), as well as requests for book reviews. Then there’s my regular writing schedule, reading for next week’s review, and then writing it. Oh, and sneaking a bit of time to write this blog. Albeit, there is no time to get bored because I simply can’t work it into my schedule.
For those who are taking some time to honour Dr. Martin Luther King’s day, do have a good day reflecting on his message and mission.
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St. Augustrine has a interesting connection to the civil rights movement, for in the spring of 1964 many black leaders had been arrested for holding peaceful protests and sit-ins. That is when dr. King and some followers came to St. Augustine and were arrested. The resulting publicity helped generate protests that ultimately led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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One of the things I greatly like about Florida is it never stays gloomy for any length of time. For example, it was overcast this morning but by 10:00 AM the sun was shining. Likewise, it only rains for a short while and then brightens again.
Presently we are in need of rain. Not only are things drying out–grass, trees, etc.– but we have also experienced a couple of forest fires.
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I have programmed my computer to open to Sympatico.ca home page. That way I can see the weather in Orillia, first thing. I notice that there has not been a lot of snow at one time, but because it has been so COLD it doesn’t melt, either. Fortunately I have my friend, Steve, keeping an eyes on the “L’il Fort” so that the roof isn’t threatened.
Unfortunately I can’t send some warmth up that way in return. It’s upper-sixties today.
Thinking of y’all,
Much luv,
Gerry
