Had a lovely time at the Florida Library Association Conference. It was held at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fl. I met some nice folks and made some new contacts. John Hope ( a fellow author) was my at the neighboring table, and we had some fun conversations. 
Amazing DNA
A few months ago, my first cousin, Ashley Armistead, received a message on his answer phone. The caller said he didn’t want anything and to please not hang up. As it turned out, the caller had gotten results from his DNA test and, in a roundabout way through Ancestry.com, Ashley’s name (along with others) showed up. When others he got in touch with or tried to contact came to a dead end, the next on his list was to call Ashley. Jeff, the caller, explained that his father (who was deceased) had not known who his real father was. Jeff wanted to know who his grandfather was. Early on, he sent a picture of himself and our first reaction was shock. He was definitely one of us. It was like looking at the face of another of our first cousins. No doubt, he was an Armistead!
Ya’ll Come on Down
Top 5 Florida State Park Springs. Many of these springs are near me. They are stunning. I love our little piece of paradise tucked away from all the hustle and bustle! Click the link below for a look at some of the beautiful springs. If you have visited, which was your favorite? Do you have other favorite state parks?
Here’s a peek at some of the gorgeous springs.
What if an Alligator Attacks? What to do.
Since alligator mating season is here, thought some of you might be interested in this. Or maybe you are just curious. I had an alligator attack on my character in one of my historical books.
You Gotta Love Florida
Pensacola, FL. Love my state!