Author Archives: Sparky
Punta Gorda after Ian
Punta Gorda is a nice little harbor town and former fishing village just north of Fort Myers. Like Fort Myers, it was blasted by Hurricane Ian. Also like Fort Myers, it is recovering quickly. I visited Punta Gorda last Friday and, yes, there was debris lining the streets, mostly furnishings from homes that were flooded. … Continue reading
Getting better and getting ejected
I haven’t had anything major to mention lately, but there has been an accumulation of little things that I will mention. I got a new laptop. This is the first post that I have written on the new computer. The old one was still working, but barely. It was getting slower. The microphone didn’t work. … Continue reading
“Blue Moon” by Lee Child
Copyright 2019 by Lee Child. Published by Dell, an imprint of Random House, New York. This is #24 (of 27 currently) in the Jack Reacher series of adventure/mystery books by Lee Child. I have read quite a few. But not 24. I will eventually read all of them, I think. But it will take some … Continue reading
Giving Ian the finger (or leaf)
Yesterday my hibiscus had 12 blooms. It had only 6 today, but it usually has only 1 to 3. I think this is the hibiscus’ way of giving an emphatic finger to Hurricane Ian. “Is THAT the best you’ve got? Ha! I spit at your wind!”
Sad second anniversary
Jett died two years ago today, so it is a sad second anniversary. I still miss her every day but I talk to her less. And she never replies.
Back to the gym
I have, in the 18 days since I returned from the 10-week TN8/TS8 road trip, shed all of the 7 pounds that I gained. But I am not in shape, softball season is approaching and pickleball beckons… So time to get back to the gym. I started today with a 1.5-mile brisk walk but hope … Continue reading
“King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci
Copyright 2013 by Columbus Rose Ltd. Published by Grand Central Publishing, New York. This eponymous mystery is #6 in the series by David Baldacci featuring Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, two former Secret Service agents who formed their own private investigation business. It is a small, 2-person operation (though at the end of the book … Continue reading
Ian aftermath
It is now Ian+10 days. I have all of my utilities back, though my internet is still very slow. My life, unlike many around me, is almost back to normal. Tony, my son, got his electricity back on Friday and water returned on Saturday. But for many in Fort Myers, life will never be the … Continue reading
Got power back!
Over 4 days with no electricity. No fun at all.
Live (in an RV) and learn
I have now lived, fulltime, in an RV for over 10 years. You would think I would know everything there is to know about my rig. But you would be wrong. Example #1: I have been without power for 4 days and have taken some very cold showers since I got water service back on … Continue reading