Selfie in a Kayak

We'll be taking a break for a time. Have a great summer!

The Leaf That Could

I came across this photo the other day. I do not remember when or where I took it. It was one leaf, a bright red one, hanging on despite being surrounded by barren desolation. Maybe there's a moral in this somewhere.

Lost and Forgotten

Mimi's Restaurant. July. Ninety-five degrees.

Hammering Man - University of Florida

This large statue is near the Art Museum at the University of Florida and is a "hammering man," the hammering action being driven hydraulically.

Frog Bird House

I'm not sure, but I do believe this is some kind of froggie bird house.

En Garde?

This must be new. I've never before seen the sign nor have I heard of a fencing club in downtown Ocala. But, it's probably a good warning if you must be there at night. En Garde!

St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Community - The Villages

New Medical Center for Seniors

My sources of information, which are impeachable, tell me this is going to be a new comprehensive care medical center geared to serve our senior citizens. It's very large.

May we play through?

...this happened on the Royal Oaks Golf Course. I guess we were playing too slow!

Batmobile?

Spotted this one at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. I have no idea what it is but it seems to resemble a Batmobile. Maybe?

Crepe Myrtle Sunburst

The crepe myrtles are blooming all over our area, in a variety of colors. They are gorgeous!

Disappearing into the vortex

Hurrying Home

It was early evening in The Villages. While some stores were closing down for the day, restaurants and bars were doing a booming business. Dancing was commencing in the town square. But the lady driving this golf cart was heading home. Fast! I just hope no one got in her way!

The Upside of the Downside - Aiden Lowell Fitzgerald

 

The theme for the first of July is "Upside Down."

The photo features our latest great-grandson.  His name is Aiden Lowell Fitzgerald.  I prefer that he be known as A. Lowell Fitzgerald, but I don't think that's going to happen.  Nevertheless, I predict he will become a great poet or possibly a comedian.

The picture features his downside.  The upside is that once A. Lowell is down, he will remain down for quite awhile. Or, until he gets hungry.  Which means his mother can do other things, like take a nap.  

And some clown thought this funny enough to turn upside down in celebration.  The clown's name is William S., another poet with a small reputation.

If you click HERE, you can view other takes on the theme by City Daily photographers.

A Handsome Steed

He was a handsome steed
of indeterminate parentage
and what were the odds
such a one-of-a-kind wonder
should end up captured and confined
in an art gallery
in a small little town
in the middle of nowhere
in Florida of all places
where most of the faces
were lined and worn
from the wind and the sun
where people went not to galleries
but rather the beach
to have their fun

So he was left to himself
to gaze out the window
at the walkers and gawkers
who sauntered along
who sometimes caught his eye
and then stared and wondered
how in the hell he got there
which of late is what he'd been
wondering himself
'cause it had been a long time
and the sign said "Don't Touch!"
which drove him mad
and made him sad
for like most equines
he loved human contact
and now he was aging fast
and was plasticized with fear
that soon he'd be put on the shelf
where the only thing that
could ease his mind
was the thought he would not
be made into a couch.