I lived in my parents' waterfront mobile home for 10 years before it sold, and I am very grateful for that. I relocated to The Villages which proclaimed itself Florida's friendliest home town. I liked that there were village squares with live music and golf cart lanes which I could use for my new electric … Continue reading Happy in Hudson
It has been a decade since I wrote this story for The East Hampton Star, but unfortunately, it is timeless. It shows how people honor those who have sacrificed, how they keep them alive in their hearts and minds. https://www.easthamptonstar.com/archive/honoring-two-who-gave-their-lives Enjoy your weekend, the sales, and gatherings, but please stop to remember those who are … Continue reading Honoring The Fallen
I am not the mother of any humans. I used to cry about it every Mother's Day when I was married and trying to fit in with family and friends. Now I am grateful I have only myself and plants to keep alive. That is enough. I learned not to live to please others or … Continue reading Not a Mother
I am growing food in pots at home. I find it exciting, and good for my mind and soul. I ordered non-gmo heirloom seeds online and so far it seems easy. I keep them by a sunlit window and I bought a low watt lightbulb designed for growing for when there isn't enough. It's amazing … Continue reading Growing Food
I love to live where I can glimpse the blessings of nature regularly. To me, it makes life worth living.
I have attended, advanced and photographed many charitable events in my life, but I did not receive help when I needed it. Why? Because my health care plan did not conform to conventional medicine's marketing plan. Breast cancer awareness month triggers me because I see little done to help anyone with breast cancer. "We are … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness
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Civil and/or impending world war takes a toll on my health as well as my skin. With a wide open border, threats of nuclear war, and a treasonous regime destroying America, I have increased my stress reduction practices and tool box. A former executive in the natural product and nutrition industry, I like to support … Continue reading Natural Health and Beauty
After living through storms and their aftermaths I gained some wisdom. Here are a few things to consider. The tornado photo featured on this blog post came out of an unnamed storm. A storm's path is uncertain no matter what you are told. Nature cannot be nailed down. Unexpected turns are common. Size matters. Pay … Continue reading Storm Preparedness
It takes a foot of water to flip a car. Wet ground leads to downed trees, power lines too. Power sometimes takes weeks to be restored when damage is widespread. Where houses are not built with strong foundations and materials, a few feet of flooding or surge can wash them away. In the mountains. heavy … Continue reading Tropical Storms
"There's music in dreams!" I awoke and announced my revelation to my then college roommate, asking her to write it down. Carrie and Kimmy We both love music. She was always awake later than me, whether it was cramming for a test or chatting on the phone with her many admirers, including her mother. Everyone … Continue reading Roomies Come Together
I wrote this editorial piece for publication when my father was alive and I was a reporter at The East Hampton Star. He carried it with him in his wallet.
Veterans Day honors all who have served and still do serve our country. It falls between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Please don't let it fall between the cracks in corporate media. I witnessed the life first hand when I was a military wife myself, and I will never forget. Dad in Korea Grandpa Vincenzo Salvi volunteered … Continue reading Veterans Day Matters
Carrie Ann Salvi 