L-Dub

I think I've posted before about how when I graduated from college I wanted nothing more than to get out of Lake Wales. I did, too, for a month, before I was offered a job here I couldn't pass up. I was never able to "get out," and then I met my soon-to-be husband and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, though, I love Lake Wales, and I thought this week I'd share with you some of the things I like about this small town in central Florida.

1. Orange blossoms - Yes, they make me sneeze, but they smell heavenly. I especially love driving around in 75-degree sunny weather in February and March with the windows down, smelling these gorgeous flowers.

2. Sandhill cranes - I regularly see them feeding in my yard, which delights my boys to no end.

3. Oranges on the road - I love to try to run them over. They make a fabulous "squish."

4. Plant City strawberries

5. the Lake Wales Art Show

6. Fat Boy's Barbecue - no ambiance, iffy service, but the food is cheap and the sweet tea can't be beat!

7. Circle of Friends - A ministry in our town for mentally handicapped citizens. I am amazed that this organization exists and thrives in such a small town.

8. The Care Center

9. MOPS - We have a very accepting group here, which, I have learned, isn't true everywhere.

10. Bok Tower Gardens

Any more I've forgotten?