Heather Wilkins
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Writing is a therapy for me when I cannot explain or provide better communication. My passion is blogging and writing about either personal or sometimes advice for people.
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Occupation: Busy Bee Needing work
Dear Future Employer, This may come off as desperate. You may be discouraged from reading this information I display on social media and the internet. I advise you to read as much detail as possible. Even for my former employers, this is a show of theatrics suited for your entertainment. I have no choice but to rant and rave about my qualifications and experiences. So here goes: please hire me.
By Heather Wilkins9 months ago in Confessions
My Favorite Brands of Whisky
Whisky has been one of my favorite drinks since I found out all the health goodies for women a few years ago. Since Dementia runs on both sides of my family, I often try to enjoy a nice stiff 'dram' with some lemon juice and chill. I do a bit too much of the good stuff. Here are a few of my personal favorites that should be in your liquor cabinet.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Proof
Top 10 Coffee Shops in Saint Augustine
There are so many coffee houses and places to go. But the only problem is that not many shops open early in the morning. Luckily a few of the places I will mention in this top ten list of wonderful coffee places downtown will help curb any problems finding pastries, fresh coffee, and people-watching in the oldest city.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Wander
New Life In An Ancient Town
The COVID pandemic brought a halt to a lot of growth coming to Saint Augustine. The picture above used to be a diner, a cinema, and now it's just an empty building. Empty shops litter the historic district and main roads in Saint Augustine. Former apartments converted into Air Bnb's, businesses relocating for cheaper rent or better space now that competition and former companies have gone bankrupt during 2020.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Wander
7 Things You Should Blame Victorians For
For 65 years, the Victorians saw a massive change in their lives. The Industrial Revolution was rampant, crowded cities, and improper sanitization, which led to outbreaks and millions of deaths due to avoidable obstacles. We can thank the Victorians for many things, but here are ten reasons we should blame them.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Journal
Aran & Shetland Knitwear: Brief History
Almost everyone from the United Kingdom and Ireland has dabbed in the wool trade since the beginning of time. The conditions were rough, with cold and bitter winters to mild summers. Wool was the top export of all Isle inhabitants. But just north of Edinburgh and off the Northern coast of Ireland are two islands whose main exports well into the twentieth century came with the wonders of their limited economy.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Wander
Top 3 Simple Shawl Patterns
Knitting was one of the top hobbies that some people worked on during their time in lockdown due to the current COVID pandemic. The other hobby was exercise. But while I have been knitting since 2017, I branched out into shawls when I moved to Saint Augustine in 2018. I learned pretty quickly that North Florida does get colder. Shawls are the best thing you could ask for when working downtown by the water.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in Lifehack
To Police or Not Police, that is the Vaccination Question
There have been many campaigns to legislate or document the pandemic to some degree. In England, there was no jab or no job. There were many countries forcing vaccinations to encourage mask removal for the public sector. Here in the United States, it's a different story.
By Heather Wilkins4 years ago in The Swamp
