Touring Tallahassee
Ten Things I Liked About Yesterday - - - Touring Tallahassee, FL
(In no particular order)
Observing politicians on their way to lunch. Many of them were talking on their cell phones and checking their palm pilots while they walked. Wow! I can’t even chew gum and walk simultaneously! I was wondering if they were fulfilled with their passions that demanded such devotion . . .
The dramatic artistic appeal of their new capitol building, a high rise, which they built, centered exactly behind their historic capitol building. As we drove up the hill to where they were, we saw the new rising above the old, signifying progress. Both were gleaming white in the sun. It was impressive! I felt admiration for the architect and planning board.
We toured a museum featuring an art and curio display of Napoleon Bonaparte. And to quote the warrior/philosopher, "Two forces rule the world: The sword and spirit, and in the end, the spirit always triumphs!"
Reading about his life, in spite of his riches, I was sad because he didn’t have a good marriage . . . either time.
He was wealthy.
I am fortunate!
Talking to 7th graders as they toured the capitol.
It sure made me homesick for the classroom!
Seeing the senate in session.
We were there for the unveiling of a portrait of the retiring president of the senate.
Who knew that senates had presidents? Surely not me. You, Aaron?
Comparing the new senate chamber with the old.
In the new there are leather recliner chairs with built-in laptops at each senator’s ‘spot’..
In the old capitol, which is now a museum, there are small, individual wooden desks with caned high back chairs. The floors are plain wood and everything looks modest. (IE. The desks were made of plain oak, like our dining room table.) Nothing was regal. As a matter of fact, compared to Albany, the new FL capitol building and their furnishings pale. (But then, compare the difference in TAXES!) If plain and simple oak saved taxpayers money, and our legislators were really public servants, would they require opulence or leather recliners at work?
Touring a brand new semi- tractor-trailer truck! Ever see the campers in one of those babies? I always wondered what they were like. Now I know! In my next life I want to be a trucker!
Touring a state park.
In FL you are free to swim without a lifeguard! Also, you can get a milk shake made with Haagen-Dazs Ice cream for only $2.50. And they used a ton of ice cream. I can’t figure out how they can afford to sell them at that price! I had a vanilla topped with a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Special order! Dad’s? Chocolate! (It was our supper! ) Vive la difference!
Seeing an alligator carrying her baby on her back!
Also, seeing two alligators, on a log, nose to nose, smiling. One had his/her tail over the biggest turtle I have ever seen. How sad I am that the picture I took didn’t turn out. It would have been a winner!
The Tallahassee RV Park was a great experience. The manager and wife were missionaries from New Zealand to the USA. That was a staggering thought to me. People are now missionaries to our post Christian nation. Their next plan is to travel to Russia and work. Right now they are doing RV and prison ministry. She has a Bible study in the lodge there at the park. She is also the gardener and hostess.
BONUS: Doing all this and more under sunny skies with my precious, handsome, kind and loving husband! Sharing life together sure is enchanting these days. (So glad we didn’t throw in the towel during the tough years!) This is a dream come true!
Praise the Lord for a fine holiday!
(In no particular order)
Observing politicians on their way to lunch. Many of them were talking on their cell phones and checking their palm pilots while they walked. Wow! I can’t even chew gum and walk simultaneously! I was wondering if they were fulfilled with their passions that demanded such devotion . . .
The dramatic artistic appeal of their new capitol building, a high rise, which they built, centered exactly behind their historic capitol building. As we drove up the hill to where they were, we saw the new rising above the old, signifying progress. Both were gleaming white in the sun. It was impressive! I felt admiration for the architect and planning board.
We toured a museum featuring an art and curio display of Napoleon Bonaparte. And to quote the warrior/philosopher, "Two forces rule the world: The sword and spirit, and in the end, the spirit always triumphs!"
Reading about his life, in spite of his riches, I was sad because he didn’t have a good marriage . . . either time.
He was wealthy.
I am fortunate!
Talking to 7th graders as they toured the capitol.
It sure made me homesick for the classroom!
Seeing the senate in session.
We were there for the unveiling of a portrait of the retiring president of the senate.
Who knew that senates had presidents? Surely not me. You, Aaron?
Comparing the new senate chamber with the old.
In the new there are leather recliner chairs with built-in laptops at each senator’s ‘spot’..
In the old capitol, which is now a museum, there are small, individual wooden desks with caned high back chairs. The floors are plain wood and everything looks modest. (IE. The desks were made of plain oak, like our dining room table.) Nothing was regal. As a matter of fact, compared to Albany, the new FL capitol building and their furnishings pale. (But then, compare the difference in TAXES!) If plain and simple oak saved taxpayers money, and our legislators were really public servants, would they require opulence or leather recliners at work?
Touring a brand new semi- tractor-trailer truck! Ever see the campers in one of those babies? I always wondered what they were like. Now I know! In my next life I want to be a trucker!
Touring a state park.
In FL you are free to swim without a lifeguard! Also, you can get a milk shake made with Haagen-Dazs Ice cream for only $2.50. And they used a ton of ice cream. I can’t figure out how they can afford to sell them at that price! I had a vanilla topped with a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Special order! Dad’s? Chocolate! (It was our supper! ) Vive la difference!
Seeing an alligator carrying her baby on her back!
Also, seeing two alligators, on a log, nose to nose, smiling. One had his/her tail over the biggest turtle I have ever seen. How sad I am that the picture I took didn’t turn out. It would have been a winner!
The Tallahassee RV Park was a great experience. The manager and wife were missionaries from New Zealand to the USA. That was a staggering thought to me. People are now missionaries to our post Christian nation. Their next plan is to travel to Russia and work. Right now they are doing RV and prison ministry. She has a Bible study in the lodge there at the park. She is also the gardener and hostess.
BONUS: Doing all this and more under sunny skies with my precious, handsome, kind and loving husband! Sharing life together sure is enchanting these days. (So glad we didn’t throw in the towel during the tough years!) This is a dream come true!
Praise the Lord for a fine holiday!
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