As with so many of the plants in my once barren yard, I was gifted these bulbs. When I planted them over a year ago I was told they were irises. Well, one of them finally just bloomed and lo and behold, it is a rather showy amaryllis!

I don’t really care what it is, I’m just glad it is doing so well. Certainly a cheery addition this Spring!

Unlike the Texas Gulf Coast, there are not a lot of commercial shrimping boats along the Florida Gulf Coast (at least not in my region). I watched this outrigger motor out of John’s Pass earlier this week.

Heading out to trawl for the “fruit of the sea” (according to Benjamin Buford Blue aka Bubba). I don’t know about you but I can’t think of shrimping without remembering that famous scene from Forrest Gump. And, if by chance, you haven’t seen this movie, don’t walk but run, Forrest, run!

Came across this little gem a week ago. It struck me as so clever and today is a perfect day to share it since the wind has been gusting up to 25 miles an hour. The upside is that it might blow in some rain later tonight. I’m hoping!

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to go out with my friend Katie and her dog, Reef. In a first for me, we went to the appropriately named Dog Bar. The head bark-tender collected our entrance fee (dogs pay a cover charge but people get in free).

This mostly outdoor venue was absolutely packed with doggos and their people. I’d estimate there were about 100 pups wandering around when we arrived. And surprisingly, it was a rather amicable gathering. Just in case, there were staff members roaming the grounds with spray bottles full of water (ready to squirt any canine that was too rowdy).

As if that wasn’t awesome enough, there was a full bar with an extensive beer list and even dog treats. A fun way to spend an evening with some furry new friends!

Tonight’s entertainment at the south jetty was provided by a mother teaching her baby dolphin how to fish. While everyone else was watching the sunset I was mesmerized by this duo.

Of course, I wish I’d had my big camera and zoom lens with me but as they say in the photography field the best camera is the one you have with you at the time. Truthfully, the camera on my iPhone did a pretty decent job capturing some of the action.

There’s always something to see at my favorite beach!

Hard to tell who was more interested in who when I met this squirrel. Sadly, I think it was expecting a handout. Sorry, you’re barking up the wrong tree, little buddy.

The waning light, clarity of the shallow water, and reflection of puffy white clouds combined forces to create this mesmerizing dappled work of art. It was a fleeting moment that I’m glad I witnessed yesterday evening.I do love living here!

What a fantastic color! I arrived a bit early for sunset this evening and was delighted by the clarity and hue of the water. This area never ceases to amaze me!

Hard to believe it was in the 40s last night. Since the sun is hiding this weekend I thought I’d share a photo from when milder weather prevailed.

It was probably chilly that day and I know the water temperature hovered around 61 degrees yet somehow, it still looks warm and tropical.