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![]() September 24, 2019 Rotary International declared August as Membership Month. more »» ![]() September 24, 2019 For many of us, it is difficult to sit still very long. We believe that an active lifestyle leads to a productive and healthy future. I am one of those people. more »» ![]() September 24, 2019 I had the craziest dream last night. I dreamt that my wife brought me before the Florida lemon law board to try to get me replace. more »» ![]() September 24, 2019 Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) is a wonderful evergreen and flowering plant, which has a high tolerance for salt and low water requirements making it ideal for coastal island environment. more »» ![]() September 24, 2019 It took me 30 years to realize that the best place to get the crispy flavor of Neapolitan pizza is to make it on the grill. Makes eight individual pizzas. more »» ![]() September 24, 2019 On this ominous afternoon I’ve had my fill of Florida, My fill of alligator-friendly heat, Of red weather Bursting from the TV screen Into a dark angry clot Over our fail-safe houses And alien lawns... more »»
Shell Shocked: The ugly alligator
September 11, 2019 Once upon a time in the far off land of Sanibel lived a tribe of alligators. They were one of two tribes existing in Sanibel at the time. The other species were human beings. more »» ![]() September 11, 2019 Confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is an intoxicatingly fragrant vine that causes me to take deep breaths to draw in the scent I associate with the heat of summer and lazy days on the... more »»
Poetic License: Denial
September 11, 2019 (From Sanibel Joe’s Songbook) It was not in another country Nor in another time. There was no music playing And we did not dance or din. more »»
Recipe of the Week: Veal Saltimbocca
September 11, 2019 A dish so good that it will literally “Jump into your mouth. more »»
Rotary Happenings: Despite hurricane prep, Mayor Kevin Ruane makes meeting
September 11, 2019 Wasn’t sure we were going to have a speaker this past Friday morning at Rotar. more »»
Faces on Faith: God is our refuge and strength
September 11, 2019 This is our first hurricane season in Florida, and we were caught up in preparation for the onslaught of Dorian as she spun her way slowly but surely toward our shore. more »»
On the Water: September begins a change of seasons
September 11, 2019 As we roll into September, the end of summer is in sight as we gradually break away from hot muggy days and transition to the cooler days of autumn. more »»
Safe at Sea: Mayday! Fire on board!
September 11, 2019 Early one evening during the 1974 Bayview Mackinac Sailboat Race, 40 miles from the nearest land, our cook was preparing the evening meal when the alcohol stove fuel spilled out across the cooking... more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 Traditionally the off-season months in Lee and Collier counties allows our Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club the opportunity to invite many of the non-profit entities on and off Sanibel, who have applied... more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 One of the last things you should do before throwing off the lines and slipping the engine into gear is to confirm the proper operation of your VHF transceiver for both receiving and transmitting. more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 Any of us familiar with the Bible can recall the story of Samuel and Eli. What you may have forgotten, is that Hannah had no children. more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 Bob and Jane were single and alone. Each had gone the online dating service route but to no avail. But then one day they connected online and agreed to meet each other for cocktail. more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 An herbaceous perennial with showy flowers and foliage, the canna lily (Canna x gerneralis) is a perennial rhizomatous plant that, ultimately, makes for a wonderful addition to any garden. more »» ![]() September 3, 2019 The Eternal city of Rome in Italy is a fantastic city to visit. I love getting lost in the city's ancient history by visiting sights and monuments, but what I enjoy the most is its peopl. more »» ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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