Just the thought of getting in and out of a kayak seemed daunting to Eileen Hoppert of Oak Run in Ocala. Then her book club read “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie Macomber and a friend suggested that Eileen make a list…
Bird Sanctuaries Fill a Need in Florida
Can you roll your R’s and say these words – Rescue – Repair – Rehabilitation – Release? Say them with me now. Congratulations, you’ve just described the amazing world of bird rescue. And, you can go see this world in…
Dog Friendly beaches in Florida
Dog days of summer are here. There is only one cure – grab your leash and water bowl and head for the beach! Obi, a Welsh Corgi, and I did just that, winding our way down A1A south of St.…
Picking blueberries in June
Yumm. June is here and that means the time has arrived to get it in gear and get out the buckets. They won’t be empty for long. This is the season to pick blueberries. Picking Blueberries and the month of…
Loving the Levees in Florida
Levees are elevated structures built by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to impound and hold back high water. Building levees causes “unintended consequences” as they like to say in political speak. The “unintended consequences” in this case turn out to…