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Find my favorite photos, graphics and video links to my favorite images from my travels.
Wordless Wednesday: Equine-azzi in Punta Gorda for Budweiser Clydesdales
For more than 75 years, majestic Budweiser Clydesdales have been the symbol of Anheuser-Busch and today (March 7, 2012) two of the 10-member team made an appearance in Punta Gorda, Fla. Between noon and 2 p.m., the horses were available for photos and petting, although I did see people kissing one. I didn’t get close […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Baby Snakebirds at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park
It’s nearly spring in the Everglades meaning baby animals are abundant. In addition to seeing young alligators we spotted juvenile Anhinga during the weekend visit to Shark Valley in Everglades National Park, Florida. Anhinga are also called Snakebird and I wouldn’t say the pink, bald baby birds we saw were cute but will say they […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Backstage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Fla.
Last month I had the honor of hearing Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer speak at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (NOT pronounced like “van weasel”) in Sarasota. His presentation on economics and race was fascinating and what made the evening more interesting was was watching him speak as I sat backstage of the Van […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: 2012 Florida Scrub-Jay Festival, Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, Fla.
Saturday, Feb. 4 was the Third Annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Fla., a one-day event with music, educational panels, vendors and guided walks to celebrate the Sunshine State’s unique bird. In my post about birding in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, I blogged about some of the cool […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Sunday Afternoon in Historic Burns Square in Sarasota, Florida
Although I’ve lived in Sarasota I admit I’m always discovering something new when visiting. It’s been a while since I’ve really explored the Historic Burns Square neighborhood and on Sunday, prior to the rally for Rick Santorum, conditions were right for an afternoon amble. The sun was shining bright, temperature was perfect and the retro-chic […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Elijah Wood Travels from Middle-Earth to Sarasota
Actor Elijah Wood traveled from Middle-earth to Sarasota earlier this week as part of the Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, a collaboration between Ringling College of Art & Design and Future of Films, LLC. During his visit he worked with students and last night, he answered questions from guests and students. I was lucky […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: One Gator, Two Gators, Three Gators, Four…Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Earlier this week I was back out at Babcock Wilderness Adventures in Punta Gorda, Florida, for a meeting which included a tour of the working cattle ranch and Telegraph Swamp. I never get tired visiting the place and always spot something new. Having lived more than three years in Everglades National Park, I have a […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: The Falls at Night Are Loud and Bright
Although it was near-freezing temperatures the day after Christmas, I had my parents drag me to Niagara Falls U.S.A. to take a gander at the natural wonder at night. Plus, my friend barb, who blogs about being an ex-pat living in Mexico on the blog “Start the Evolution Without Me, knew I was in Buffalo […]
Continue ReadingHo! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! 2011
It’s been an interesting journey this year and I truly appreciate everyone who’s believed in me and supported this blog. Looking forward to a better 2012, after all, it is a leap year meaning there’s one more day to enjoy life! Merry Christmas, best wishes and happy travels in 2012!
Continue ReadingIt’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas
Ho! Ho! Ho! Arrived in Buffalo yesterday and it’s a little green around here (although as I write this, snow flurries are drifting down from above). Here are a few snapshots of my dad’s red tractor decorated with holiday cheer for the season.
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