Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

This Friday, March 3, is a special day to celebrate. On March 3, 1931, the Star-Spangled Banner was officially named America’s National Anthem. I know very few people who can sing our anthem the way it was written. The month of February passed quickly. Normally, February is extremely cold and snowy, but Mother Nature has been kind to us here …

I would like to take advantage of “Writer’s Privilege” and wish my sister a very Happy 90th Birthday. She has lived longer than both my parents and oldest brother, and the way she’s going, she’ll likely out live me. Happy Birthday Rebecca Ann!! We must all be cautious of being scammed. People get scammed everyday and there is something we …

I can’t remember a time when we’ve had an over abundance of blood in our local blood banks. That is why we have blood drives. Glen Oaks Community College will host a blood drive this Thursday, February 16, on the concourse from 10 AM until 2:30 PM, Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment phone (866)642-5663. …

It’s a little early to think about gardening, but it doesn’t hurt to do a little planning before you plant. Gardening can be a fun-family project, and a real learning experience for the children. Here are a few suggestions if you are thinking of planting items that are edible: Focus on high-cost foods. Most common garden vegetables like green peppers, …

Recycling is something we should all be involved in. Unfortunately, there are some things that cannot be thrown in with the paper, tin cans and other normal recyclables. Fortunately, there are several cures to this situation. About once-a-year, we are all invited to take somethings to the county fairgrounds in Centreville. They will accept things like old television sets. Four …

We’ve all had encounters with law enforcement at least once in our lives. These encounters are usually minor traffic stops because we failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, or we were caught driving over the speed limit. I personally don’t know of anyone who has had the police break down their front door looking for …

We are half way through the month of January and have been lucky enough to have had only one real snow storm here in St. Joe County. If history repeats itself, we are due for two more blizzard-like storms. The temperatures have been above normal for this time of year. The way I look at it, February is going to …

I would like to take the opportunity to announce my respect to all those housewives who do what they do to keep households in order. I’ve done my share of laundry in my lifetime and I’m sure I’ll never starve because I can boil water and put a meal on the table. I’m right in the middle of almost a …

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023. This year can be anything you want it to be. It’s entirely up to you to make it the best it can be. Because of some of the volunteer work I’m involved in, I receive an over abundance of calendars every year. I have one hanging in my office and most of the …

This is the last edition of Out and About for 2022. I’m taking the rest of the year off. 2022 has been quite a year. We have made progress in dealing with COVID-19. For many of us, it has become another illness much like the flu. If you haven’t had it yet, the chances are you will experience it sometime. …