As we just experienced World Turtle Day, if you’re still looking for shell, then today (Sunday, May 24, 2026) is … More
Month: May 2026
Movie review: ‘The Mean Season’
I worked in daily newspaper journalism from 1980 to 2010 and I’d have to say that the film “The Mean … More
World Turtle Day on May 23 tries to raise awareness about turtles, tortoises
Don’t climb back into your shell today, because each May 23 is observed as World Turtle Day and has been … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Dr. No’ the superlative start to the ‘007’ franchise
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Deal the cards! Today, March 22, is national Solitaire Day!
Each May 22 is national Solitaire Day as a way honor traditional card game that has been played for more … More
Blog anniversary on May 22: First photo was a hibiscus bloom; first review was ‘The Warriors’
Today, Friday, May 22, 2026, is a very, very special day for myself and my blog called “A Gator in … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ isn’t Brosnan’s best as ‘007’
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Today (May 21, 2026) is one of two international ‘Tea Days’ on each year’s calendar
Each year on May 21 (and today is Thursday, May 21, 2026), there is the celebration of International Tea Day. … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘GoldenEye’ has Brosnan as a better ‘007’ than you might believe
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Rain yesterday; rain today (May 20, 2026); rain coming tomorrow, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Today’s afternoon rain (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) arrived with a downpour accompanied by thunder here across Naples, Fla. We’ve had … More
AC duct replacement project ends today (May 20, 2026)
It’s been a little warm in different parts of our home over the past several days as the ducts for … More
What’s This? You can find one indoors, generally in one type of room
The “What’s This?” question of the day centers on something useful and practical. It can be found indoors and generally … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘The Cincinnati Kid’ is as much a morality play as a poker flick
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Hurricane season 2026 just 13 days away (officially)
Although the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t “officially” start for another 13 days from today (Tuesday, May 19, 2026), the … More
Cookin’ with air (fryer) … breakfast sausage!
Here’s a view of the breakfast sausage that I cooked in our air fryer this morning (Tuesday, May 19, 2026). … More
Today’s Question: ‘How much Chick-fil-A sauce is necessary?’
I’m beginning a new feature on my blog: “Today’s Question!” Well, today’s question (Thursday, May 21, 2026) is, “Just how … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Ruthless People’ is the ‘mature’ comedy from the ‘Airplane!’ team
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
From the HQ library branch’s courtyard … blooms!
Between the blooming plants on our patio and the incredible, 20-foot tall flower spike of our neighbor’s Agave americana, also … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Uncle Buck’ is the definition of endearing
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Incredible: A towering, once-in-a-lifetime bloom from an agave plant
We noticed an immensely tall growth out of a plant on the edge of our backyard neighbor’s property. It turns … More
Naples Driving Lesson No. 19: How to properly drive a scooter both dangerously and illegally
Here’s my nineteenth post in pointing up “Naples Driving Lessons.” Today? Here’s how to properly drive a T-handled scooter both … More
Once there were no blooms on our Plumeria, now there are many
Here is the first of two photos of blooms that I’m posting today (Sunday, May 17, 2026). Here is the … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Deadpool’ is the king of snark
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Minor crash … nothing to see here!
A minor collision left a pile of sorbent material that appears to be sand on the highway beneath the sedan … More