Tag Archives: Florida

Song Lyric Sunday – Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffett was a singer and songwriter who wrote the song Margaritaville propelling him to fame and creating a lifestyle around a lazy Florida Lifestyle in the sun. His music created a following of fans known as parrot heads. Relaxed style of clothing featuring tropical shirts, shorts and flip flops are synonymous with the name Jimmy Buffett.

In The Eye

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday evening in the small Florida City of Sarasota where I live. It was devastating for many living directly on the water and I was lucky to just lose power. My home was safe and no damage other than to trees and plants. Many people and businesses are affected and it will take a while to get us all up and running again. Climate change is very real. Don’t deny it.

And The Heat Goes On

After relocating to Florida and embracing the perpetual sunshine, the reality of climate change has prompted second thoughts. Enduring relentless heat and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the allure of the state begins to fade. With no respite from the heat or traditional seasons, staying in Florida feels increasingly uncertain.

March Madness – A Haibun

March Madness – A Haibun It is March and high season in Southwest Florida. The temperatures are in the low 80s, the sun is getting hot and the beaches are packed. We are invaded on a daily basis by thousands of visitors from the northern US and Canada who are tired of digging themselves out ofContinue reading “March Madness – A Haibun”

Red Tide

There is danger down below In the Gulf of Mexico Southwest Florida’s coast Today looks like its toast There’s a commotion In the ocean The algae bloom Is causing doom Toxins are in the air And can easily scare The Red Tide Cannot be denied The event is not novel But it’s certainly awful KareniaContinue reading “Red Tide”

A Shark’s Tooth Tale

The sun was dropping low in the sky as Lisa took her evening walk along the beach.  Since she moved to Venice, Florida just two months earlier, this had become her ritual after her long day in the ER at the local hospital. As a nurse her days could be quite stressful and this activity calmedContinue reading “A Shark’s Tooth Tale”