Myakka Hammock
The Dalmatian Coast and Beyond
We spent 18 days in September and October 2025 in six countries: Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy, Greece and Turkey. We started in Split, Croatia for a few days, then eleven days was on a cruise ship, then we spent another few days in Istanbul. Key observations: By any reckoning, the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is […]
Brooklyn Bridge, 2018
Frog Boy
Cicada
North Georgia
More rivers than we expected, and fewer bike trails..
Jesus in Key Largo
Jesus is the last person you expect to see.
Myakka River after August Rains
Chickens in Key West
Chickens are protected in Key West, and there are a lot of them, crowing, walking through restaurants, and crossing the road. Don’t think about eating them!
The Swallow-tailed Kites Have Returned!
Feathered enigmas scythed back into Sarasota’s sky. Their forked tails seemed longer, trailing wisps of discarded thought. The kites themselves ignored our ongoing chaos, wheeling grace, occasionally dropping hopes of floatation. Their return hasn’t heralded spring; it has perforated the veil of the insane.
Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle, FL
The story of the Crooked River Lighthouse begins with the destruction of its predecessor on Dog Island, which was lost to a hurricane in 1873. Recognizing the vulnerability of the island, authorities chose to build its replacement on the secure mainland. Despite various setbacks, the new lighthouse was completed in 1895, accompanied by two residences […]