The Betsi Hill

08/10/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Jill Diberardino-Coggin

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08/07/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS!! INSECT STANDOFF UNDERWAY IN DELAND HOME

An unidentified wingless-wasp-looking creature is currently being held without bail beneath what has now officially been designated the Insect Incarceration Bowl.

The situation developed after I discovered said creature ON MY SOFA.

Ordinarily, I would have deployed my preferred insect-ridding device: Aqua Net hairspray.

However, Jim has expressly forbidden this particular method of pest control because, and I quote, he “doesn’t want to clean Aqua Net off the floors.”

Fair enough.

But this was my sofa, and I didn’t want to clean bug guts off that, either.

Therefore, the suspect was apprehended, contained beneath a blue bowl, and Jim was notified that he would be assuming custody upon his arrival home.

At this time, negotiations have not begun.

The suspect remains contained.

The sofa remains unharmed.

Jim is en route.

Updates as events warrant.

07/19/2026

Apparently, Facebook has decided I’m approved to earn money here now.

So, if you see a little Stars icon on one of my posts and feel like sending one, that’s what it is. Stars help support the Florida stories, travel finds, history rabbit holes, book talk, and occasional Jim commentary that show up around here.

No pressure whatsoever. Reading, commenting, and sharing still matter just as much. But now you know. ⭐

07/09/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Becky Beall, Beth Ansell Owens

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06/30/2026

Hi, my name is Betsi.

I celebrate awesome win days with wine. 🍷

Today’s wins?

📖 A beautiful feature in the Ponte Vedra Recorder calling Oldest St. Augustine a “Love Letter to Oldest St. Augustine.” Thank you Leigh Cort for crafting this amazing piece!!

🗞️ And another feature coming soon!

Some days the work feels endless. Today feels worth celebrating.

And if you haven't visited St. Augustine? You MUST!!!

Cheers to telling stories that matter. ❤️🍷

06/30/2026

Girl Math: Confession Time.

Remember when y’all thought I had two pairs of silver G.C. Shoes sandals?

Well…I counted. It’s 16 pairs. And yes… Most of them are duplicates.

Why? Because when you finally find shoes that don’t hurt your feet, go with everything, survive miles of walking, and still look cute…

You buy them again. And again.
And… apparently… another 16 times. 😂

My name is Betsi. I have a silver sandal problem. (I’m not looking for a cure.)

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06/19/2026