Malcolm and I ditched the tradition of presents under the Christmas tree long ago. We did that for many reasons, but mostly because choosing the perfect gift for the ones we love had become stressful, and the season's focus was diverted away from honest celebrations. It is amazing how much living one can accomplish when …
Category: florida
April Wrap-Up
The weather in Florida during April always inspires us to get out and about, even more than usual. Days are getting longer, temperatures feel almost like Spring and everything is in bloom. Like January, April is symbolic of 'out with the old, and in with the new' as we adjust our wardrobes, our schedules, and …
Friends Who Lunch Together Laugh Together
From ghost tours to swamp buggy rides, there are some really oddball cool things to do in Florida and we are game for just about anything. So, when our regular 'go to lunch' buddies called and suggested an adventure in addition to lunch, we put on our thinking caps. We had read about Spook Hill …
More December – a literal translation
Instead of making New Year Resolutions for the year 2022, I chose a WOTY (word of the year). The idea of a WOTY is to stay focused on the word and let it provide guidance toward whatever it is you wish to accomplish during the new year. My word of the year was More. Life …
Weathered Beauties
Weathered wood, whether it be a tree trunk, an old door, a historic structure, or just a simple garden ornament captivates my senses with the elements of exposed texture and faded color. Place and perspective have much to add to the story and often conjure a soulful narrative. This week Cee's Fun Foto Challenge is …
Picture Retirement 