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Writer. Wife. Cat companion. Finding peace through nature, books, yoga, and the quiet spaces of everyday life.

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  • A Place To Breathe
  • Between Breaths
  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    “Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you. Other times reality simply waits, patiently, for you to run out of the energy it takes to deny it.” What better way to jump back on the book review bandwagon than with a book I’ve read three times in the last six-months. Yep, you read that correctly. I’m…

    Alicia Manautou

    July 11, 2022
    Book Review, Loosely Bound, The Smell of Books
    Am Reading, Book Reviews, Recommended Books, Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Brokenhearted

    Brokenhearted

    Words have power. And while I don’t disagree, that in the aftermath of the devastating, rage-inducing, numbing emotions that are overtaking so many humans following yet another school shooting, action is needed – I also believe words have power. Words have the power to heal. Words have the power to bring hope. Words have the…

    Alicia Manautou

    May 26, 2022
    Current Affairs, This Week in History
    Do Better, Uvalde
  • Chasing Light: Sunsets

    Chasing Light: Sunsets

    Sunsets always leave me breathless. The way God blends bright and vibrant colors then swishes his paintbrush across the sky till it erupts in oranges, purples, reds, and yellows. The end result leaves me speechless. This week the hubs and I camped for the second time at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee, Florida.…

    Alicia Manautou

    December 9, 2021
    Chasing Light, Night Photography, Story in Pictures, Wildlife
    Camping, Florida State Parks, Sunsets
  • Chasing Light: Moody Blues

    Chasing Light: Moody Blues

    But, in the words of Eddie Rabbit, “I love a rainy night!” Not wanting to waste the planned photo night, we ventured into downtown, and I tried my hand at an alley I always loved peaking down.

    Alicia Manautou

    August 31, 2021
    Chasing Light, Night Photography, Story in Pictures, Street Photography
    Downtown Winter Haven, Nikon D700, Rainy Night, Street Photography
  • A terrible, no good, very bad day

    A terrible, no good, very bad day

    There is always that one day. You know, the one where every moment feels like your heart is being ripped from your chest and you struggle to breathe. A day where you wish you could make the tears cease to fall. Well, I’ve had that day. After a life-long love affair with dogs of any…

    Alicia Manautou

    August 13, 2021
    Two Cats
    adopt, Cats, foster fail, Grief, rainbow bridge
  • Diary of a Bad Writer: Nom de Plum

    Diary of a Bad Writer: Nom de Plum

    When an author decides to publish under a pen name there are things they should consider. While pen names seem cool on the outside, there are downsides to using one as well. First off, I pose the question: why are you considering using a pen name? There are various reasons someone would want to use…

    Alicia Manautou

    August 6, 2021
    Diary of a Bad Writer, Ghostwriter
    Diary of a Bad Writer, Nom de Plum, Pen Name
  • SOS Cuba

    SOS Cuba

    Millions of Cubans across the world are shouting, “We cannot remain silent.” Most of humanity cannot even begin to understand the Cuban people’s plight – communism, oppression, poverty…and all for the sake of politics. I’m not going to pretend I understand all the nuances surrounding the Cuban people and their struggles, but what I do…

    Alicia Manautou

    July 19, 2021
    Creative Rant, Current Affairs, Portrait, Story in Pictures, Street Photography, This Week in History
    85mm, Cuba, Downtown Lakeland, Nikon D700, SOS Cuba, Street Photography
  • Chasing Light: The RV Show

    Chasing Light: The RV Show

    Who knew, twice a year in Tampa, Florida, an RV show puts up its roots at the State Fairgrounds. Last month the summer show; the next one will be in the winter (maybe around January??). Well, DH and I decided to explore and possibly get some questions answered. We were not ready for the surprise…

    Alicia Manautou

    July 12, 2021
    Chasing Light, Two Cats, Van Life
    Bringing the Cats, Full-Time RV, Van Life
  • Chasing Light: Every Day Needs a Night

    Chasing Light: Every Day Needs a Night

    Designation: Dark Sky at Kissimmee Prairie State Park in Okeechobee, Florida. Independance Day weekend has come and gone, and a storm named Elsa didn’t bring the disater some predicted (non-Floridians for the most part). I’m now back at my day job and having a bit of wanderlust withdraws. Kissimmee Prairie State Park was beautiful, and…

    Alicia Manautou

    July 8, 2021
    Black and White, Chasing Light, Night Photography, Story in Pictures, Wildlife
    85mm, Black and White, Camping, Nikon, Nikon D700, Tent Camping
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