Change of Pace

 My words have been a bit dark lately, so how about some images instead. These are all from the two laps I do around our small complex each morning. It's pretty repetitive, but there's often something new to see.  

 

 

 Florida can be surprisingly drab

 

 

 

 

 

 

But then you turn a corner, 

and. . 

(And by the way, why can't I place photos side by side anymore? Thank you, new Blogger.)

Some of our resident wildlife. 

Yes, we have our own gator. This is the larger of the two. They seem to stay in the lagoons, but sometimes I feel like I'm walking bacon on a leash when I take Mamie out.

 

 

 

 

These tree roots fascinate me every time I pass by them. 

They look enchanted, like something from Lord of the Rings.

And this discard from a palm tree looks like finely shellacked mahogany. 

Doesn't it look as though we should be able to make something beautiful from it?

 

This wild area is across the street, but with the rampage of new construction going on, it likely won't last much longer. 

And finally, last night's sunset.