Saturday December 3rd ~

Music expresses that which cannot be
 said and on which it is impossible to be silent... 

After a very long time we will finally be seeing one of

 our favorite Blues artists to in The Bradenton Blues Festival,

 and yes, I also like Albert Castiglia very much. He's good. 

When Brutus died, Arvid wrote a song for him. 

 Yes for Brutus, based on a Blues song.  Arvid asked Albert

to sing the song for us.  He did.  Aside from, that Albert

 is a great Blues/Rock and Roll  musician.

Yesterday we went to Fort Lauderdale.  Also for a concert. 

 Some one called Tab Benoit.  Arvid loves his music and I enjoy 

the outings.  I may not love the music as much as Arvid, but I sure 

always have a good time just by being out and seeing happy people 

having a great time.  One sure gets caught up in this vibe.

We also took the opportunity to go to a favorite restaurant 

of ours.  Always good to go to the place we called

 home for so many years.  It sure is beautiful.

With each passing day Sniff is becoming bolder and bolder.  

What may seem like nothing for most cats is a big deal for Sniff.  

Each accomplishment is a happy moment for me.  Sniff is slowly

discovering more of the "outdoors" meaning the balcony 😂

Definitely making his mama proud.  Arvid is the one who 

really keeps a close eye on Sniff when he's "outside"

Here in Fort Myers there is so much debris not only 

from boats but everything, trees, furniture, office items.  You

 name it, it's there waiting to be removed.  It's a slow process,

 even though there are people working on it everyday.  The

 damage is more than one can imagine, and it is prioritized 

Everywhere you turn there is debris.  Still a sad site.

The cleanup process is slow.

But at the end of each day, a beautiful sunset.

Good morning and to all a good day.  I'm loving my festive nails.

No one can help your soul if you aren’t 

willing to be your true color, to be the real you... 

~Nadiya~

Sunday September 25th ~

 It's definitely time for a change...

Those who know Arvid and I know that we never can

 "sit" still.  If we're not in constant movement it feels as if 

something is wrong.  I am not saying this is good or bad.  

It's just the way we are.  As we get older you would thing

 the urge to be on the move would be less.  I'll let you know

 when more like if that happens.  Not holding my breath.

To all a vey good day.  Always something going on.

  Always something to look forward to.  No matter where 

we are we are happy, and we are excited about life.

Once again we have changed addresses.  At least during

 the winter.  Florida, we are back home in the sunshine state 

and could not be happier.  Of course I miss my wildlife, 

but I also love the sight of palm trees everywhere.

Fort Myers was once home for me.  Right before meeting 

Arvid, I had a little house on the golf course.  I moved here 

at a time in my life where I wanted peace and quietness. 

 I moved out because the peace and quietness got to me.  

Today I am back with Arvid and Sniff 💙  Life is good.

I flew back to Branson to get Sniff.  Now we are all together again

They always say time changes things, but you 

actually have to change them yourself...

~Nadiya~

Monday January 18th ~

 Things end.  People change. And 
you know what?  Life goes on...

Today is exactly six days since I last fed my feral kitties

 in Puerto Rico.  I really try not to think of them and not worry.

  After all they have survived before I showed up.  That's

 what I tell myself everyday.  It's not helping much. 

I really miss them and my morning walks in PR 😔

The week will be warming up nicely.  Exactly how it

 usually is in South Florida.  So warmer days ahead for us.

  Arvid happy of course.  He does not like the cold one bit.

Yesterday was hot chocolate day. Was very good.  

This week no hot chocolate because will be warmer 😍

Happy start of the new week all.  Yes, I am missing

Puerto Rico.  Felt much safer and happier there. 

but Florida is home and it sure is pretty.

Life is like a road, there are bumps, there are

 cracks, there are road blocks. But the only 

important thing is that it keeps going...

~Nadiya~