Whoa!

Wow!  What a sight to wake up to on a Sunday morning!  

Azaleas in Wonderland

A few days ago, Susan mentioned to me that she had found Banana Shrubs last year at Bok Sanctuary's nursery.  (Thanks, Susan!)  I made a mental note to look for it next time I was there, but as the days passed, I just couldn't get my mind off those Banana Shrubs that are creating a heavenly scent in my sister's garden right now.  How many years should one yearn for a particular plant? 

Cloistered Away

My family and I ushered in October by cloistering ourselves away to an island paradise.  Cloister indeed!  I found myself completely mesmerized by the Mediterranean architecture found here, and enchanted by the formal gardens, which somehow blended effortlessly with the island's untouched native habitat.

Summer Flora at the Park

Last week, I wrote about the beautiful wading birds at our local park.  Today, I'm showcasing some of the flora seen at the same park. 

The UGH and the AAH.

First, the UGH.  A big mistake was made at PITV this weekend.  On Saturday, husband and I set out to my young nephew's to do a little yardwork at his new house.  We knew we'd be gone for hours, so we left a list of chores for Only Daughter and Son #2 to do while we were gone.  One thing on the list was for Son #2 to clean the pool filter.  He was told to leave the cap off, since it's a little tricky to seal it properly, and husband intended to do it when we got home.

River Walk

Yesterday, I went down to the river.  I never tire of visiting, for the experience is always new, always changing.  The Peace River is an unsung river, small in scale, and usually conspicuously absent on maps of Florida.  For much of its length, it is relatively unspoilt, undeveloped, and truly a peaceful place of respite. 

They Paved Paradise...

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They paved paradise and put a park in a parking lot.


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