I visit the dentist about three times per year and every time I go I have the same thought; 'they really need to update their slideshow.' Yes, it is an odd thing to think, when you are stuck in a chair with your mouth open for nearly an hour. But, with nothing to do but …
Tag: beautiful beaches
Captured Moments – the Atlantic Ocean
It has been a windy week in South Florida, and while it wreaks havoc on many of my favorite outdoor activities, the conditions have been great for my number one past-time, photography. On this day, we checked the tide charts and timed our visit to the beach perfectly. A westerly wind direction, with gusts of …
Boca Grande, Florida
We recently stayed at the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida for their Food and Wine Weekend. While I wrote about that experience extensively, there is much to share about this island, beyond the food and wine festival. It is an island paradise that welcomes sun-seekers, nature lovers, fishermen, golfers, bikers, sea shell enthusiast and …
Captured Moments – Cold In Florida
Rarely do the temperatures drop below 50 degrees in South Florida, so last week when local meteorologist sounded the alarm, we braced ourselves and headed for the beach! Seriously, there is nothing more beautiful than watching a weather system roll in from the ocean, especially when the temperature is dropping like a rocket! Please enjoy …
Captured Moments – We Time
You might think that being retired means that all of our time is "we time," but that isn't necessarily so. We have separate obligations and interests, and the distractions of every day life interfere with "we time," very much like it did when we were working. Getting away restores that much needed connection that we …
Picture Retirement 