Paradise in Pink

 

 

The sunsets here are always beautiful. However, on this particular evening, it was especially stunning. Everything and everyone was suddenly drenched in a watermelon color. It didn't last very long, but it was a wonderful end to that day.

Tourist Factory

 

The clouds in this photo remind me of the smoke stacks above industrial buildings.

It's Not Easy

 

 

"It's not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that

It's not easy being green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
Not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
Or stars in the sky

But green's the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean, or important
Like a mountain, or tall like a tree

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why
Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be"
~Kermit the Frog

Time Well Spent

 

Margaritas don't make you fat, they make you lean....
Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles.

Empty Nest

 

 

A mockingbird bravely built a nest on the side of one of our palm trees. We wondered how safe the hatchlings would be on such a precarious perch and sure enough, it wasn't long before one of them was on the ground. He seems to be quite close to taking flight and it was difficult to take his photo because his mother remains nearby at all times, feeding him and attacking anyone who dares to approach him. I can't imagine trying to 'rescue' him. We'll just continue to feed her so she won't have to leave his side and hopefully he'll be able to take to the skies on his own very soon.

A Little is Better Than None

 

And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

Some Like It Hot

 

 

 

 

We're fortunate to have a backyard that is full of tropical plants and flowers. They are thriving in this heat and humidity and even though we water them regularly, I'm sure they would love some rain. Hopefully, we'll get a little or if we're lucky, alot of it soon.

Shoo Fly

 

It's been hotter than I don't what out lately so most of our outdoor time has been in the evenings. The days have been pretty unbearable unless you're actually up to your neck in the water. However, the nights have been great for firing up the citronella torches and the grill and just chilling on the patio with a cool glass of wine. One of the best things about Summer in Florida is the dark blue night skies and the warm breezes that last until morning.

Nice Dreams

 

The sky revealed the rumor
In a misty gray cocoon
Some angry baby-boomers
Stole the everlasting moon
They found a new location
Clear and poison free

 

In a distant constellation
Oh, they called it lunacy
Hangin' in the sky
The perfect alibi
Baby come outside with me
There's a moon you've got to see
~Jimmy Buffett

Number VI

 

“There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our progress except those we ourselves build" ~Ronald Reagan

Cash Cow

 

Living in one of the most beautiful places on the planet definitely has its advantages. We never have to worry about where to go for Spring Break; we already live there. There is always something to do; the beach is right there. We're the first people in the country to sport a rockin tan every year. Locals always have their favorite spots to hang out at the beach..and it's usually not too far away from the tourists. It's always interesting to watch them enjoying the beach, some for the first time, with their brand new umbrellas, buckets and swimsuits. And of course, we all love their money. When your hometown thrives on tourism and is dealt a devastating blow such as what happened here last year, it's absolutely awesome to see the tourists coming back the way they have this year. We can't possibly thank them enough.

Crikey!

 

Lizards and frogs have invaded our backyard. They're all over the palm trees, the patio and much to our Tuxedo Man's delight, the windows.

"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it." ~ Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter

Pinch Me

 

While dozing on and off at the beach recently, we noticed this not so small sand crab working on a new cave for himself. He was able to haul quite a bit of sand at a time. It took a while to get this shot because if he saw any movement at all, he would quickly retreat into his hole in the sand. Wonder if he knows our friend from last Thursday in the park.

Green Flag Day

 

 

"It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears.
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea--whether it is to sail or to watch it--we are going back from whence we came." ~ John F. Kennedy

Theme Music

 

 

 

Last night was another great one in the park. Chronic Jester plays alot of reggae and rock/blues. Their music, mixed with the salt air and wine, made for a great evening hanging out with friends and family. Skye even found a wayward crustacean to join our group. If you get the chance, go to a Thursday evening in the park. You won't regret it.

Summer Springs Up

 

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into. ~Henry Beecher

It's been too long...

 

 

We finally got a new camera and I finally found some time to get back at this blog. I've really missed it and with Memorial Day already behind us, it's definitely a perfect chance to get back at it. I took these two photos at bands in the park a couple of weeks ago. We see views like this every day, yet they never get old.