Look Who Showed Up Today I decided to sit outside today, in what was my Mother’s favorite spot, in Florida. On what would have been her 84th birthday, I read the Bible for a while, as she used to do, sitting in the sunshine, and then enjoyed a cup of café con leche,...
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Quite an Iguana We were trimming the giant Birds of Paradise, when we decided to step inside for a few minutes, to cool off. Upon emerging, we were greeted by this gigantic iguana, nicely adapted to blend into his environment. He is much larger than his neighbor. http://thatisallfornow.com/?p=7035
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An Opossum at Midnight Hearing the slightest rustling of leaves, I looked up and saw this baby opossum hiding, in the bougainvillea. He stared at me, not moving an inch, as I clicked away; but refused to provide me with an action shot!
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Thank you Queen Elizabeth I first heard of Lakeland, Florida, in a history book; the city was used as a staging area, for American troops, during the Spanish – American War. Later, we had dear friends move north, to Lakeland, from South Florida, and found ourselves stopping by on occasion, to pay...
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The Turkeys Are Back and in Flight Almost as if on cue, the day after Thanksgiving (American), the turkeys have returned! We have missed them throughout the autumn, wondering where they were; quite obviously, they were hiding. It is nice to see them busily pecking away, looking for a bite...
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Alligators in the Everglades The Everglades are massive! According to the National Parks, the Everglades are “the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, a World heritage Site, and International biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty” – oh my. When I think...
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The Chicken Did Cross the Road I was in Ybor City, outside of the State Park, when I spied this colorful and as it turns out fearless rooster. This is a wonderful park to visit, especially if you are interested in the history of Florida and her immigrants, mostly Cubans, who...
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Hitching a Ride We pulled over to photograph this perfect View From the Road; afterwards, decided to pull into the parking lot, to investigate the advertised business. This sign caught my eye. Then he caught my eye! We had company. I still had my camera in tow,...
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Can you see him? I love walking into the wild, in my own back yard! He blends in so well. A closer look. Oh, he has spotted me. He is off!
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I Suppose the Skunk is Hungry I apologize for the quality of the photography, but I did not want to scare this fellow – not only did I want his picture, but we all know what happens when a skunk is frighten, Bon appétit! Off he went, all is well.
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