Myakka River
The Beautiful Myakka River in Southwest Florida
The beautiful subtropical Myakka River flows for 72 miles through Southwest Florida into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, Florida
A Woodland Stream
A Woodland Stream
It seemed to not be in a hurry. That small woodland stream I paused by recently. It was steadily flowing down its narrow, twisty path. Not loudly rushing but pleasantly…
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate
The Torii Gate is a traditional Japanese gate usually found at the entrance of a Shinto Shrine. This gate is at the entrance to the Japanese Garden at the Birmingham…
The Everglades, a River of Grass
Florida’s Everglades is truly a river of grass. Or more accurately, it used to be. Before two highways cut across the southern tip of the state and the heart of…
Early Morning Light at Blowing Rocks Preserve|Jupiter, FL
The early morning light is often magical at the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter, Florida. The sapphire-blue water washing over the verdant moss-laden coquina rocks can be quite beautiful. Add…
Up the Lazy River | Hiding from COVID-19
We are taking COVID-19 very seriously. Sheltering in place for almost three weeks, now. And it’s not all that bad. I am catching up on a lot of projects and…
Beauty in an Angry Sea
The ocean is never still. When we are at the beach we expect to see waves to the horizon. Large waves or mere ripples. Here in Southwest Florida, where I…
Ancient Angel Oak Tree
"Angel Oak," an ancient Southern live oak, is about 500 years old. It lives on Johns Island near Charleston, SC and is named from the Angel family plantation. Angel, an…
Sanibel Island Light and Boca Grande Lighthouse stand as sentinels for Pine Island Sound
Two historic lighthouses keep watch over the entrances to Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. The Sanibel Island Light or Point Ybel Light was one of the first lighthouses on…
