By VERNA BROCK
Recently, I have had enough free time to visit a couple of the newer businesses in Crawfordville. I found, to my delight, The Tie Dye Butterfly to be right up my alley. It is a combination gift shop, art gallery, full of fun furniture and more!
The proprietor, Cothee Tomani, has woven many different threads together to create a one of a kind tapestry of interesting items. She has plants, garden art, jewelry, crafts, candles…you name it and I think she might just have it in her store. Stop by when you have some extra time, and check it out. She’s located at the “Y”, where Crawfordville Highway veers off to the east and becomes Shadeville Road. You can’t miss it!
I also got to visit the pet store, right between the used appliance store and the Blackcat Apothecary. If you’re in the market for a pet snake, snake or bird, this is the place for you. There are dozens of aquarium fish and supplies, a beautiful calico kitten, hamsters, and even a few lizards. They also carry a wide assortment of pet supplies, including toys and fashion accessories. The folks working there are very attentive, answering all of my questions about their variety of pets for sale.
Despite inclement weather, Ed and I joined the hardy souls who ventured forth to partake in the African American HIstory Parade on Saturday, Feb. 17th. As usual, Ed drove his truck, tricked out with signs supporting Wakulla Beekeepers. It is always fun to hand out honey straws to the crowd!
The following day, I joined a large group as we enjoyed participating in the African American Reading Chain event at Palaver Tree Theater. We were graced by the presence of Dr. Joe Ann Burgess who spent 10 years researching and writing “The Odyssey Of Burt High School”; Farah L. Donaldson, currently a Wakulla High School teacher and author working on his third children’s book; Arria Haigler, a young author who is publishing her book of short stories; and Cynecia Welch, author of the poetic children’s book, “Keep Living”.
All of this would be reason enough to come out in the dreary weather. But we were treated to history lessons from folks like Robert Manning, Ms. Jenny Jones, Officer Ray Johnson, and many, many others. It was cold outside, but the atmosphere inside was warm and enthusiastic.
As is our habit, members of the Wakulla United Methodist Church try to visit a different restaurant after Sunday morning service. This past Sunday we finally made it to the Driftwood Restaurant in Woodville. Once known as the Seineyard, the place has been under new ownership for a while. I am happy to report, the service was outstanding, and the food was incredible. The serving sizes were more than generous, and cooked to perfection. If you’re looking for a good place to find great food and fellowship, look no further!
Please keep Mr. Nick Grant, brother in law of Mary Jo Dowling, in your prayers as he awaits tests results; Mr. Mel Pope is recovering from surgery and continues to need our prayers, as does Ms. Thelma Watts, and Ms. Deborah Giles.
Good luck to all the participants in Wakulla County’s Odyssey of the Mind Competition this coming weekend, This is the first round of presentations, and successful teams will have an opportunity to compete in Orlando.
