Now that the storm has passed and all is well, we can look forward a much more fun sort of scary. #Halloween #Spooky #Shadows
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The Way It Wobbled
No, we didn’t have to shelter in the laundry room, away from windows and outside walls. For whatever reason, the hurricane, which had been headed our way, veered right then took a curved path around our region of Florida. While tragedy struck elsewhere, it barely brushed by us with winds 30-40 mph and only aContinue reading “The Way It Wobbled”
No Place to Hide
Our storm shutters are in place and outside items have been secured, including this wall decoration with its perching partner. The decoration was removed, which prompted the lizard to jump off and scamper into a crevice in the corner. Good thing, for that will be a much better place for it to weather the comingContinue reading “No Place to Hide”
Harm’s Way
It’s coming. Clouds from the leading edge of hurricane Ian advanced overhead as the sun set the sky sparking in wonder as well as concern. How close it will come to us is still not known, but current forecasts predict winds 40-50 mph in our area and 8-12 inches of rain. If it veers toContinue reading “Harm’s Way”
Florida Fall Colors
Days are shorter and marginally cooler, and the fall colors here in Florida are courtesy of the flowers, not changing leaves. Few trees show any change in color and many will not lose their leaves until they are replaced by the new growth in spring. It’s a time of beauty and tranquility, well for atContinue reading “Florida Fall Colors”
Mushroom Rock
As I dropped some weeds on the compost area behind the shed, I saw a very strange “rock” next to a stone slab. Curious as to where it might have come from, I looked from a different perspective to discover that it was a toadstool, not a rock. Mystery solved. Now if I could justContinue reading “Mushroom Rock”
Tiki Twins
Perhaps some have considered them idols or gods, but to us these carvings are spiritual links to people we have come to know and love, and are honored to have as friends. #tiki #FrenchPolynesia #
Sunset in Bloom
Late afternoon clouds parted just in time to spotlight the flowers in the glow of the setting Sun and brighten what remained of the day. #sunset #flowers
Welcome to Autumn
Welcome to the first day of autumn. Halloween is just around the corner and then the true holiday madness and gladness begins. What fun! #autumn #fall #holidays
Nite-nite Summer
So long summer, see you again in nine months. #Sunset #Autumn #Fall