You're Living Like A Rockefeller

     Not really, though I’ve returned to Ormond Beach where John D. Rockefeller wintered for more than 20 years.
     I so enjoyed living here with Kim and her two sweet pups last season that I was disappointed when her room listing was nowhere to be found. So, while there were other options, I picked up the phone and she opened her comfy home to me. Her sweet 1955 cottage is in the Ormond by the Sea community that stretches over 7 miles across a barrier island. It definitely feels like the beach life as I can walk just a few blocks to see the sunrise over the Atlantic or the sunset over the Intracoastal.
     During last year’s visit, I assumed it was a one-time thing, so I ran about enjoying most of what the town has to offer – art, history, bookshops, lectures, the 4-corner parks, and of course, beach time. While I’ve been trying to sit myself down to write the infamous book, this year was busy, too, with two or more items still on my list. I’m thankful for the photos to jog my memory and share.
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My final two weeks were tainted by the Element choosing to randomnly not start and finding a trustworthy mechanic who would fit me in. All seems good now, but between mechanical surprises and fuel prices, I'm pleased I opted to take the auto train. Next stop: It’s time to see friends, check my health status, and shake my head at the storage unit on the Maryland Eastern Shore.