Tag Archives: Florida
A Suprise
I’d like to share a short, short story I wrote and entered into a contest. I hope you like it! By the time Lanie made her way through the overly airconditioned Fort Lauderdale airport, her brother-in-law had retrieved … Continue reading
Walking the Dog—A Dog Tale
Having a dog is like having a two –year old. They need a lot of attention, affection and they need to be kept clean and fed—and they need to go “out” to do their “duty.” I walk Sparkle (the delightful … Continue reading
FSS–Florida Snowman Syndrome
I wasn’t aware of FSS until very recently. But, after reviewing the symptoms, I am sure that I’m a victim of this dreaded condition. Here are a few of the symptoms of FSS. Opening your front door … Continue reading
The Waiting Game
Living in Central Florida we sometimes have a visitor who barges in on short notice. Like any visitor, this one requires preparation. But instead of tidying the house and making coffee, those of us who live here find ourselves … Continue reading
Driving as a Contact Sport
Florida is unique in many ways— with a sub tropical climate that makes snowfall a rarity, miles of beautiful beaches, talking rodents dressed in jackets and bow ties which attract thousands of tourists every year, a large population of older … Continue reading
Are You Suffering from FSS?
I wasn’t aware of FSS until very recently. But, after reviewing the symptoms, I am sure that I’m a victim of this dreaded condition. Here are a few of the symptoms of FSS. Opening your front door to what … Continue reading
Moving Away
We left Buffalo, hoping to trade her harsh winters for the never –ending summer of Florida, almost 15 years ago. The day that we packed the last of the plants, books and CD player in our grey van and headed … Continue reading