Author: daylerogers
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Messy Mind; Messy Life

I have a passion for candles. Not the overly floral types, nor the ones that smell like cookies or fruit. My favorites are those that smell like pine trees, meadows, or the ocean. And the wood wicks are the best because they crackle when you light them. I’ve had this candle for over five months,…
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Let There Be Light!

When I was younger, I’d be mesmerized by fireworks on any holiday that would choose to use them. Independence Day was a win, but other times, I could watch the colorful lights in the sky, like a magic kaleidoscope. It was always an awe and wonder-filled experience. I recently had the joy of going to…
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Squirm

What happens when you get a stage full of bats, worms, snakes, and spiders? You get a corporate “Eww,” reflecting all things that make us squirm. Seven-year-old Cal and his fellow students put on a production that emphasized all things that cause our stomachs to twitch and our phobias to rise to the surface. A…
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Sing A Song

We have the unique privilege of having the Central Florida Community Arts in our area, with the largest community choir and orchestra in the country. They have a plethora of programs for every segment of society, from choirs to theater groups to particular programs for special needs individuals. When several friends performed in a concert…
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Not Good Enough!

Broken bones need to be treated with respect. If a doctor is involved in adjusting the break so the bone can mend fully and well, it’s something that needs to be taken seriously. Over two weeks ago, Sloane broke both bones in her left arm attempting trapeze-quality jumping from a swing. She received a soft…