We were on our way to the store for various items when this vine in bloom caught my eye. It was a pleasant diversion from the daily duties. #autumn #blossom
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What a Difference a Week Makes
Hurricane season can be a beautiful time of year in Florida, except of course, when there is a hurricane. But that was last week and we were lucky, this time. #Hurricane #afternoon
Poor Little Witch
A witch flew by too fast, we find, and left her hat and socks behind! Poor little witch.
Snipe Hunt
FOUND IT! #snipe
Leaving and Return
Recently, Fairy noted that a SpaceX Falcon was on its final countdown, and we watched the rocket ignition and then headed outside. Though it was over 100 miles away, the contrail and blazing rocket was clearly visible. The photo shows the gap in the trail between booster cutoff and second stage ignition. Both occurred asContinue reading “Leaving and Return”
Spooky Shadows
Now that the storm has passed and all is well, we can look forward a much more fun sort of scary. #Halloween #Spooky #Shadows
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”