Friday in Florida
First, let me say that today, March 6th, the weather is crazy warm and wonderful and I'm going to go for a run in a minute. Yes, it's too warm for this time of year, but it's also completely awesome. It also makes me want to rush outside and plunge into the myriad amounts of yard work that needs to be done. But I won't. It can wait. Back to Florida - here's our second day at the beach, when we went to Stump Pass State beach at the southern tip of Manasota Key, and I highly, highly recommend it. We had to wait in line to park because there's a very small lot, but it was worth it because the...

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at the start of april…
these two ducks were enjoying the bird seed scattered on the ground in back of the house. Riley had no interest in them at all. Kevin bought this remote for the upstairs TV. we probably won't lose...
happy birthday, dad
dad would have been 83 today. he was a really good dad. 1974, when he was 31 years old. This is one of my favorite photos - amy and dad in 2006. celebrating his birthday in 2009 - I don't know what...
on the first day of may, wrapping up march…
Yeah, pretty lame that i'm just doing this now. same excuse as before; it's now 11:30 on this sunny friday morning and at least i'm out of my jammies, but only just. lots of time spent reading...
good monday morning…
and i know that "good" is pushing it a bit. but it's good because it's a dazzlingly sunny day and the weather is warming up and we're all healthy and safe. every day i try to accomplish something....
an adorable turtle on youtube!
Trying to find happy things, i came across this on you tube and you have to watch it. soooo cute! https://youtu.be/YX_HCO7hRnM today my plan was to post some photos/videos from march, but then other...
A stormy April evening
Last Wednesday, April 8th, there were thunderstorm warnings and big hail coming down not too far north of town. So of course I ran down to the water to take a look. This is the sky a little before...
Sunday Kitty Fun
I have things to post from march, but right now i'm posting this because it's so funny and cute. first - Lovey the outside cat is transitioning to inside, and kevin was upstairs where she's...
Final shots of Tampa
Update on life: Whew. Every single day, whew. I almost always end the day talking to bev and we share with each other things the other one might have missed, all the horrible stuff happening...
Final Florida sunset…
Life update on April 2nd: many daffodils are blooming, the grass is green, buds are coming all over the place. spring is starting to spring, which is all good. but of course there's so much worry...








