Hi! Today is Dec. 31 and is the final day of 2023. One of the biggest components of my blog … More
Month: December 2023
It’s New Year’s Eve 2023 … and a ‘crisp’ (but not cold) 47 degrees hit me this morning
We’ve reached the final day of 2023 and I was greeted by a “crisp” 47-degree temperature (read “cold” by Florida … More
2023 look back: My favorite photo … my favorite ‘artsy’ shot has shadows, morning sun
As 2023 comes to a close on this Dec. 31, here’s my favorite “artsy” photo that I took during the … More
2023 look back: My favorite photo taken at WDW … quite a ‘character’ moment
As 2023 comes to a close on this Dec. 31, I’m again proud to post what is my favorite photo … More
2023 look back: My favorite local photo … how to block traffic with an iguana!
As 2023 comes to a close on this Dec. 31, here’s my favorite photo that I shot here in Naples, … More
It was Happy (Almost) New Year’s Eve for our party last night!
Well, it wasn’t New Year’s Eve when I got this shot of a skyrocket bursting over a friend’s home in … More
A wading bird is a nice addition to a nice scene at the HQ library branch
I’ve posted photos before of the little “lake” (water retention area with a spritzer) that is just to the east … More
On the road (again) … ‘Luxury?’ If that’s the meaning of the tag, Naples is the place!
I’m not sure if this license tag is supposed to mean “luxury” or it is owned by “Lexi” and “Ryan.” … More
Today’s ‘must see’ movie: ‘Fletch’ is a great comedy adapted from a great dramatic novel
Today’s “must” movie is “Fletch” and it is the rare example of taking a great novel and doing a good … More
You gotta ask: ‘What else could they shoot him with?’ :)
My career was in daily newspaper journalism, so I enjoy a nice “funny” in a headline or graphic on television … More
Ah, the beauty of a tea container … especially since I didn’t have to use a gift card!
No gift card needed for this tea canister! I received an Amazon gift card as a present at Christmas and … More
Here’s one definition of a great gift for Christmas! Go Gators!
All my co-workers know that I’m a die-hard, dyed-in-the-wool, to-die-for fan of the University of Florida Gators. So, yesterday (Christmas … More
A farewell to Christmas 2023 … now on to 2024!
It’s time to bid good-bye to Christmas 2023. ☹ Ah well, we have it each year and each year brings … More
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! It is Christmas Day 2023 and I went out to take a morning drive near our home here … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Countdown’s over with ‘Christmas Vacation’
Today’s “must” movie is the top of the Christmas tree on this Christmas Day 2023: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” It … More
Christmas Eve 2023! Traditional Japanese steakhouse visit continues!
The year 2023 is about to be in our rear-view mirror … and that means our traditional Christmas Eve dinner … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: If you like ‘A Christmas Story’ … then give thanks to ‘Porky’s’
Today’s “must” movie is the penultimate step in my Christmas movie recommendations for 2023: “A Christmas Story.” As has become … More
Back at WDW 2023! Here’s some friendship after a ride from the Yacht Club dock
Here’s a shot that shows one of the Friendship vessels at the dock at Disney’s Boardwalk on the morning of … More
It was contrail time again this weekend!
With 2023 coming to a close, this could be my final posting of a photo of a contrail. I truly … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: You know you’ll watch ‘Home Alone(s)’
Today’s “must” movie is getting us near the finish line in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 23, … More
Today is Dec. 23 … so, Happy Festivus!
If you’d enjoy a little oddity in your holiday season, then remember that each Dec. 23 is … Festivus! From … More
Back at WDW 2023! It’s not a vista of beauty, but it is an interesting scene
Not all views are beautiful while you’re on the Disney Skyliner system, but some are a lot more interesting as … More
A long Christmas holiday ‘weekend’ begins with this beautiful vista
We are headed to Christmas Day and this morning here in Naples, Fla., was the perfect view to start a … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Don’t forget ‘Jingle All the Way’ in your movie lineup
Today’s “must” movie is next in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 22, 2023, moves to a “kids” … More