Sarasota

John Lennon’s Psychedelic Bentley at the Nations Oldest Car Museum.

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Memories of road trips and family visits occupy my thoughts as we stroll past the historic cars. Entering the Classic Car Museum in Sarasota, Forida, we are drawn to the multicolored Bentley once owned by John Lennon. Tracing the lines and colorful patterns with my eyes, I felt a slight dizziness as [...]

Sarasota Jungle Gardens: A Lush Tropical Paradise, Sarasota, Florida

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

A red brick path winds through this lush tropical paradise of colorful birds and serene ponds inviting you to pause and contemplate life. With every turn the landscape changes from pristine ponds with pink flamingos, to dense wooded walks and scurrying squirrels. The lush tropical paradise has many tall trees which means shade is [...]

Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium: Sarasota, Florida

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Human ears are designed to hear better above the water which is why I was at a distinct disadvantage in sensing the presence of the massive fish swimming behind me. I’m not sure why I turned my attention from the brilliant purple and blue fish, but as I did a large figure came into [...]