Month: November 2020

I left Fort Myers and drove down this coastal road into Naples, Florida. I looked up a couple beaches and decided on Clam Pass Park. The winding bridge travels over the marsh that’s thick with mangroves. Then it opened up to this… The sand was white and fine, the shells were plentiful. Still very calm

A journey west to the “gulf coast”…Gulf of Mexico. The beaches are WHITE SAND. But, no waves. The water laps at the shore like a big lake. This is my view lying on the beach. You can get to fluffy sand if you stay back, but closer to the water, it’s kinda like lying on

Got stalled in writing and sharing, but I’m back at it now. I got to Labelle and spent a few days with my Dad, catching up, taking drives and going to his favorite social spots (the Moose club, American Legion and VFW).  Labelle is an interesting little place. Main industries are farming, fishing and construction.

It was hard to leave and go inland. The bonus is time with my Dad. I took a video of the place I stayed. It was a stormy day but it didn’t rain while I packed my car. Such a simple blessing. I will miss the blessings of the ocean. I can’t describe what happens

Sunny days at first… Then the storm came. This is what it looks like south of here where my dad is (the last stop before I start sorting through this new life). I’m sticking around because…why leave now?? This is what it will look like in the next few days. I’m still the black dot.

My Virginia roots sprout new and vague feelings and recollections shift into familiar focus. After 30 years in The West, I’m back in The South. Charm, hospitality, friendly hellos and humidity. I love the moisture in the air. I know, I know…in the summer, I’ll swelter. But I will be happier in flip flops and

Skedaddled out of the city to find a quieter place to wait out the election shenanigans. I stopped in Franklin, TN for a walk around and lunch. I intended on a big salad but had the meatloaf because it was “the best thing on the menu” and I LOVE meatloaf! Cajun corn cakes are heavenly.

I would love to come back to Nashville with friends and stay a few days. The music filled the air even though the combo of COVID and Monday made it pretty quiet. I bet it really rocks. This was on my walk back to my hotel. The downtown area is packed with bars and music

The drive was beautiful. I went through Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky before I got to Tennessee. It happened so fast, I didn’t even know I was IN Illinois! On my way out, I went past St. Louis. Maybe one day, I’ll get over to the Arch. I started the day north of Nashville at Andrew