Pun intended: It became a little ‘chili’ in SW Florida today!

I have to note that I enjoy puns, so here’s today’s winner: It’s a bit “chili” here in Southwest Florida. … More

1 word, 2 definitions: Both this chair and criminals in Singapore get a ‘caning’

A family member’s latest DIY project is re-caning this chair. Of course, the word caning has two meanings: One, for … More

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You only have to wait 30 seconds or so at most intersections in the Naples, Fla., area to see legendary … More

We suffered a severe rain/wind/lightning storm this past Friday (July 10, 2026) and it left us with a vision from … More

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I never expect to see a contrail, but just basically react when I do spot one: I photograph it! Contrails, … More

The livestream cam on our bird feeder was turned in yesterday’s rain/thunder/wind storm and this morning (Saturday, July 11, 2026) … More

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From Hades-like temperatures yesterday to a monsoon-like rain event and flashing lightning today (Friday, July 10, 2026) here in Naples, … More

Each year on the second Friday of July, you’ll find it is national French Fry Day! Yes, the “holiday” falls … More

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A meteorologist’s technical term for today’s temperature in Southwest Florida on the afternoon of Thursday, July 9, 2026, is straightforward: … More

We wage constant warfare against spiders’ webs on our patio, but I spotted this Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge venusta), a member … More

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It’s not just “official” summer, it’s really summer here in Southwest Florida and that holds one key component: the beach! … More

An era comes to an end: I replaced some University of Florida Gators coasters after more than a decade of … More

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Since there was no traffic in our neighborhood here in Naples, Fla., yesterday (Tuesday, July 7, 2026), I stopped briefly … More

Although we are a family that roots for the Florida Panthers in ice hockey’s NHL, I certainly appreciate the passion … More

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You can almost become insulated to the beauty of a blazing sunset here in Southwest Florida, simply because we are … More

Recently, I posted a photo showing a new tactic by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in its ongoing efforts for … More

The single biggest “nightmare” for some members of our family is a reptile, most notably snakes and especially lizards as … More