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If you were just as excited to hear about the 96 rolls of FREE toilet paper being offered in the ‘hood sometime back, then you will all be pleased to know that there is now a website to go to in order to find more info! We are so blessed down in JAX to have […]
MoreI thought it might be helpful to put a couple of visuals to my post from last week, in reference to my brother’s comment about “Crazy” comes in all sizes, shapes, varieties, and zip codes. Our little tour begins in Ocean Beach, with a lovely woman that we met in alleyway, wearing her robe, green […]
MoreI hopped, skipped, and jumped over the country last week to land in Southern Cali to visit my bro, in San Diego to be exact. He lives in an area of SD that is “full of old people”, but definitely not short on people watching. As my brother so eloquently explained to me, “I don’t think […]
MoreSpring has definitely arrived here in Jacksonville. That means more activity is happening out here in the ‘hood. I know…..hard to believe right?! But, the streets have come to life. People like to be outside in the sunshine when it hits 90-degrees here in early March. However, they just don’t seem to like to wear shoes. Now, one would think the […]
MoreI have two very sad things to report this week, my friends. The first being that the people next door have been evicted. And while on the one hand, it has been truly wonderful to have some peace and quiet in the evenings – the sad part is, what in the world will I have […]
MoreHey y’all! Hope that February is treating you well. I am anxiously awaiting the acceptance of a counteroffer on my condo this week – so keep fingers and toes crossed for me that it goes through! It has been a busy week thus far back here in the ‘hood. Monday I was diligently in front […]
MoreHey there. Here is your first ‘hood update of February on the haps here in Springfield (per your request, I will try to get them out more often and with pics – I am now officially carrying my camera in my purse, like I am Nancy frickin’ Drew of the new century). So, the people […]
MoreHi there! Sorry for the delay in sending you all your next update – I got scolded this weekend by a few of you for not sending them out sooner. I have no idea how many days go by sometimes! As a result – I have three short stories for you – written out in […]
MoreSo, now it is official – you will all now be receiving Laura’s Updates from the ‘Hood on a regular basis – the intention being to give you a grasp of the interesting folk you meet here in Springfield. If you would like to unsubscribe, too bad ‘cuz I miss you and I need something […]
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