My Most Unplanned and Unexpected Journey

My Most Unplanned and Unexpected Journey

A Post-it Note.  A little square scrap of crumpled yellow paper with a sticky strip on the back was stuck in with some old photos that I was recently going through.  It looked like just a piece of trash.  But there was some faded handwriting on it.  Once I read it, I...
Snowbird Friends and Fellows

Snowbird Friends and Fellows

This post is a follow-up to my last post about my snowbird stay at San Carlos RV Park in Fort Myers Beach.  One of the benefits of staying at San Carlos is that I’ve been able to meet many super nice people from all over the country. The park caters to returning...
Snowbird Wrap Up

Snowbird Wrap Up

This snow bird is headed north having just wrapped up a 15 week winter stay in Fort Myers Beach, FL.  This was the longest time we’ve spent parked in one place and the longest we’ve stayed in southwest Florida. We had a very nice stay.  I figured for this...
Eight Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach

Eight Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach

For the past five years, I’ve been spending most of the winter months in Fort Myers Beach, FL. During that time, I’ve explored the area and visited most of the popular attractions.  So as a public service to my readers, I figured some may be interested in...
A Lovely Day at Lovers Key State Park

A Lovely Day at Lovers Key State Park

I recently spent a lovely spring day down at Lovers Key State Park.  This Florida state park is located about 7 miles south of Fort Myers Beach.  It’s reached by an easy bike ride down Estero Blvd or you can take the beach trolley down to the park.  I visited so...
January – Not the Winter of My Discontent

January – Not the Winter of My Discontent

I’m making a play on some of William Shakespeare’s words in my title.  The play Richard III starts with the future king speaking the words –  “Now is the winter of our discontent”.  In the Bard’s crafty opening line, Richard is...