Sandra Jackson:  

Life I love living in Wilmington. I appreciate the relaxed coastal lifestyle. To nourish my contentment, I require the occasional visit to the shore to stare into the ocean and listen to sound of the wind and water in concert. I entertain myself ballroom dancing, gardening, sewing and spending time with my friends. I still venture out on the town to enjoy dancing to live music. My friends are the life-of-the-party types who enjoy gathering nice groups of people together for frequent potluck dinners and wine tastings. My beverage of choice at any of these gatherings is dark beer. Don't even talk to me about beer unless you find deep satisfaction from savoring every drop of an oatmeal stout. When I'm home, I'm never alone. My Nanday Conure expects my constant attention and love, but she returns both to me in equal amounts. Her giggles and laughter make smile. I cannot fully describe the experience of living with such a surprisingly intelligent and determined creature. I once taught her a new trick (turn around) in just 7 minutes. I did NOT deliberately teach her how to say "kiss" or to blow a kiss, but somehow she picked up these skills on her own. She now demands smooches on a regular basis,...Expand for more