Category Archives: family

Natives Know Best

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Just as we thought, the locals know what they are talking about, June is not the time to start plants in Florida. First the bugs are here in force and what the bugs don’t get the sun does. I had … Continue reading →

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Building Up the Lot

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

There is more movement on the new lot.  Still no house but more dirt.   They were back yesterday packing down the new dirt they have brought in,  And so much of it. 16 or 18 big double truck loads … Continue reading →

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Mitochondrial DNA

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

I have done a lot of research and interviews with people who know a lot more about this than I do in an attempt to explain to you what mitochondrial DNA  is and why it is important.  I think in … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

I haven’t been on for several days – lazy – unhappy – busy- Oh a million excuses but not a single reason.  There are many things left unsaid and that I will do.  I am here now to let you … Continue reading →

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Making Bread Again

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Another good day almost done.  I got my personal work lie letters etc done first thing in the morning and then Luke and I worked on his studies for a little while.  Then when he need a break I got … Continue reading →

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Back to Work

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Joe left to get back to work early this morning and Holly and Landen had to go in early also.  Holly had hoped to get out early but her assistant called in saying she could not come in so Holly … Continue reading →

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Jet Lag

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

I have always heard of jet lag but didn’t really believe it was real.  I never had trouble with it until today.  Last night I went to bed earlier than usual because of all the excitement I had yesterday.  I … Continue reading →

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Last Step And First Step

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Yesterday I said good bye to me life in Florida with Norman and set out on the long journey toward my new life across the country.  Shanti had booked the flight for me and left detailed instructions on how to … Continue reading →

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Moving Along

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Tuesday!  Another couple things ticked of the list to do.  This morning after I said Good Morning to Rosemary and gave Shirley a call I got started on todays chores.  I packed up all the papers and things in the … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Repairs

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Coming down to the end now.  Just 11 days until Landen and I head for Washington and before that we need to be all packed up and house cleaned ready for the sale.  The FHA did their first inspection and … Continue reading →

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