We are in St. Augustine, Florida- the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the United States. In honor of Womens’ History Month, I would like to tell you about Diamond Lil- an adventurer, entrepreneur, physician and rebel.
Dr. Luella Day MacConnell ((1870-1927), was by all accounts, quite a character. Born in Baltimore, she became a practicing physician in Chicago. She developed “gold Fever” and moved to Dawson (in the Yukon Territory) and made her fortune in 1898. In about 1901, “Diamond Lil”, as she was known, arrived in St. Augustine. She bought land adjacent to the Matanzas Inlet north of the Mission de Nombre de Dios and created the Fountain of Youth tourist attraction. Until her death in 1927, in St. Augustine, she fabricated stories to amuse and appall the city’s residents.
Perspectives on the Road 
Hey Karen and John, Your blog has been great! I’m jealous. Carol and I need to get back “on the road.” (Ok, a one month trip coming up in September to Sweden to learn more about Carol’s roots, about Sweden and to meet many cousins.) I have some questions re WordPress which can do via email. But I won’t bother you on your trip. When are you back in town? Peace and love, Carl
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