Posted in JoyInciters

Sometime

Sometime all you need is a change of scenery …

Robert and I are back down in Ponte Vedra, Florida at the oceanfront condo my daughter is renting for six months, as she contemplates expanding her medical business down here. So of course we find ways to finagle our way here as often as possible.

I swim 20 lamps each morn at 7:30 before the sun becomes a broiler.

This summer, I am attempting to write a memoir about the challenge of “marrying” my previous straight life (to Donna) and my current gay life (with Robert). And what a challenge!

Here’s my sunny study in the condo where I’m attempting to write …

As I sit in that wicker chair, some days I realize that we’re all writing our memoirs, day by day and year by year.

I hope your story is filled with an Abundance of Good.

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 7/17/26

1. Fresh, local summer sweet corn!

2. Grandson Daniel (having recently finished his freshman year at Shenandoah Conservatory/Musical Theatre), waiting with MANY others at an open call on Broadway.

He didn’t get a callback but felt he sang well and had a great experience.

3. The ability to hear!

4. These roses in our bathroom window.

5. Enjoying these gigantic inflatables outside the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Posted in Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 7/3/26

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. Incredible Spanish and Cuban food at Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine FL

I first discovered this gem, decades ago, at the original Columbia (which has Flamenco dancers!) in Ybor City (Tampa)

Signature 1905 Salad, Crab Cakes de Cangrejo, Empanadas de Picadillo

2. A week at the beach. Ponte Vedra FL.

3. The ability to feel at peace with the world (occasionally).

4. A big jacuzzi bathtub.

5. Fresh fish from a seafood market.

Mayport FL at the car ferry

HAPPY 4th of July WEEKEND!