Author Archives: Kelli Jo

For various reasons I ended up cooking a turkey dinner tonight – with all of the trimmings – just like Thanksgiving. Well…sort of. The bird was stuffed – but with StoveTop. The gravy was canned. The biscuits Pillsbury. The kitchen … Continue reading →

Starting the garden over. The dog days of summer definitely took a toll on the spring garden.  Add my lack of interest in watering  every day and it was DONE. But – being ever the optimist and certain that I can correct my … Continue reading →

     Allow me to take this opportunity to brag about my son. Even though he’s the most perfect child in the world – I try not to. I just don’t want to be one of those people that bore … Continue reading →

Manatee moment… You might not be able to tell from this picture – but below the surface is a pod of Manatees – several babies and Momma. That’s Momma’s nose sticking up for a breath of air. What a beautiful … Continue reading →

Blue-tini… There’s something about having a real cocktail – professionally and beautifully made – it’s an experience – it makes me feel like it’s the 1960’s – when a lovely beverage was just for fun – I’m keepin’ the faith:) … Continue reading →

The best thing about living on the river is being able to jump in your boat on a moment’s notice. Particularly when it’s a small Jon Boat that can go out at low tide. The river is yours to enjoy … Continue reading →

I can’t take credit for this wonderful feast – but I can certainly share my delight Steak Diane – Before…  – YUMMY! Steak Diane – After… Really healthy broccoli… Almost healthy salad… Stone Crab claws – fresh from the river…

The final lift off of Space Shuttle  Atlantis was exciting and sad at the same time. The cloudy weather almost caused a scrub and definitely caused a poor view – but – most importantly – it was a safe launch. … Continue reading →

Flowers on the table – a must! Flowers from the house gardens – nothing cooler than walking into the backyard and clipping a bloom from here and there – wish I could name them all – wish I could take … Continue reading →

Tybee Light House… A walk on the beach…   Shrimp & Grits – the beginning…            My very own Big Chill. A beach house on Tybee Island, Georgia – deep in the Old South – filled with a mixture of … Continue reading →