Traffic at a major artery in north Naples, Fla., was briefly shut down today (Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026) as the … More
Month: February 2026
Pencils, letter opener on ‘Retro Day’ today … what will be ‘retro’ in 2076?
I’ve chosen pencils and a letter opener to illustrate national Retro Day, which arrives each year on Feb. 27. Today … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘The Enforcer’ isn’t a good ‘Dirty Harry,’ but Tyne Daly shines
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
It’s national Chili Day … and not just because of the weather
As today, Feb. 26, is the fourth Thursday of 2026, that means it is National Chili Day! Yes! An entire … More
Today (Feb. 26) is Pistachio Day … so, feel like a nut!
An old advertising slogan went … sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don’t! Well, every Feb. 26 is … More
Trimming schedule allowed for these blooms
Blooms! On our front-yard bushes! What a concept! I’m having a little fun with seeing the blooms on these bushes … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ offers some low-down, sophisticated fun
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Nothing like a blazing sunrise to make an errand special
You can experience a beautiful sunrise, even making a pick-up of groceries at a store! I got this shot of … More
Chilly in SW Florida, but a bit more, uh, brisk, in Tennessee, Iowa
Ouch! It was very chilly here in Naples, Fla., this morning (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) with the “official” temperature at … More
An illuminated entrance to the HQ branch library
As I paid a visit late this evening (Monday, Feb. 23, 2026) to the Headquarters branch of the Collier County … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘The Bedford Incident’ uses real drama to be special, not special effects
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Today ends the Spring Festival holiday in China that began with the new year on Feb. 17
Today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, is the final day of the Spring Festival holiday across China. It is seven days … More
A neighbor’s ‘sad tree’ rebounds in the best way
My tale of what I call the “sad tree” has taken a turn for the better over the past year. … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘The Shootist’ was John Wayne’s last film
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Needed tree-trimming slows down traffic
Tree trimming is found year-round across Southwest Florida and I saw this group of workers doing tree-trimming this morning (Saturday, … More
Unusual and usual: A sighting of a ‘panther’ and a dead squirrel
I caught both an unusual as well as usual sight on my vehicle’s dashcam this morning (Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026): … More
A toy car found in my wife’s purse in the wake of grandchildren’s visit!
After a visit from your grandchildren, you can find a reminder of their visit just about anywhere! My wife found … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘SpaceCamp’ is little-remembered, but absolutely worth watching
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
‘Card Reading Day’ each Feb. 21 spans greeting cards to Tarot cards
Today is Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, and that makes it national Card Reading Day and can mean two vastly different … More
It’s always ‘Habanero Friday’ for breakfast (as well as Habanero on Mondays)
I first posted about “Habanero Fridays” last fall, but I’m re-visiting the issue today. Each Friday and each Monday are … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Innerspace’ takes you on an unusual journey
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
A memory of fish at WDW on this Feb. 20 for ‘Friday Fish Fry’ at Lent
The first Friday of Lent for 2026 is today, Feb. 20. A national “day” is noted as Friday Fish Fry … More
Every Feb. 20 is national ‘Clean Out Your Bookcase Day’ Get busy today!
Another Feb. 20 is here for 2026 and that means it is the annual “Clean Out Your Bookcase Day.” It … More
Home Hack: Issue with a new(er) stove … solved with a piece of tape!
We bought a new stove in November 2025 and ever since have had to be careful about even slightly touching … More