Yellow Beads and Me

It's Spring in Florida--which is also linen season!  It really is the perfect fabric for warmer days. I own many pairs of linen pants and summer dresses.  The only problem -- the constant wrinkles!

Thankfully I was given a sample of Dryel to try, and I have to say, it literally changed my life. I no longer have to wait for pieces to get back from the dry cleaners -- or spend minutes frantically ironing to get out of the door on time.  

Let's back up.  In the past, I would wash on delicate and then lightly dry my linen clothing.  The result--tons of wrinkles!  I would get frustrated and not wear my favorite pants.  Or I would collect a pile of clothes to bring to the cleaners that would sit in my closet for weeks. 

Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will unveil its newest travel center in Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 22, 2021. Doors will open at 6 a.m. EST, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony co-hosted by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce will follow at 11 a.m. EST. The celebration will be attended by local leaders and community members including Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Nancy Keefer and Chairman of the Board Leonard Marinaccio III. 

Introducing Buckley the Highland Cow and Ralphy the Goat: A True Story about Kindness, Friendship, and Being Yourself [978-1-64604-028-5, $12.95, Ulysses Press] by Renee Rutledge and Leslie Ackerman, a full-color children’s book that tells the charming story of Buckley, an orphaned cow, and his best friend Ralphy, as they overcome barnyard bullying and loneliness to reveal the power of resilience, diverse friendships, and loving who you are!

When a baby highland cow named Buckley suddenly finds himself all alone at a brand-new farm with no other cows, surrounded by unfamiliar, unfriendly faces, he isn’t sure what to do. However, friends come from unlikely places!

Ralphy decides to take Buckley under his wing. Different in every way, they quickly become best friends. Buckley soon learns that a loving, supportive farmyard family can come in all shapes and sizes.

With adorable photographs of Insta-famous Buckley (@buckleythehighlandcow) and beautiful illustrations, this unforgettable real-life story of childhood resilience will inspire kids of all ages to overcome tough social situations and thrive.