Beautiful Saturday

This Saturday is perfect in every way. 80+ without a breath of wind and a clear blue sky. Most of our days are like this but our forecast tells us spring is really here. All the fruit trees are in full bloom and gardens are at their peak. The market was overflowing with people prepared to fill their green bags with every imaginable fruit and vegetable. Our neighbour has their son home from university so they are happy and so is the whole neighbourhood.

Monday is President Day so the kids will have a long weekend and workers will have time to share with their friends and family. Here a huge celebration brings a close to Edison week where special events were held every day and night. Edison was probably the most prolific inventor in Americas history and his laboratory was here in Ft. Myers along side of Henry Ford. Their estates are historical sites now and the museum holds most of their inventions.

Tonight the grand parade is being held and a crowd of over 100,000 will line the streets as the creative floats pass by. Because of the weather the crowd is expected to break every record and some organizers predict close to 200,000 people. Following the parade a celebration of music, art, food and dance will carry the happiness way into the evening.

As a small family of three we enjoy the swimming, biking and peace we receive in Paradise.We connect with our friends and family at home and understand that the weather is pretty well unpleasant unless you like snow and cool temperatures. With that all said I miss the snow and all it brings to a person who was comfortable with the cold and snow. The TV keeps us in touch with reality and the hardships some parts of our continent has been through this winter. With spring and summer just around the corner we are able to enjoy whatever Mother Nature provides for us.