U.F.O.

Here is another bird that showed up in my yard. I am not too swift when it comes to identifying our feathered friends. He looks like a giant Parakeet or some sort of small parrot. If any one knows what he is, let us know. I asked him and he kept requesting crackers.

WOODY THE WOODPECKER

This is a daily visitor to my backyard. His name (if you haven't guessed) is Woody. He shows up every morning for a peanut that I am eager to give him. He is quite tame and very beautiful. You would have been mistaken assuming all we had here is 'Snowbirds.' Woody also has a wife but she must have been otherwise preoccupied this morning.

FROM ITALY, WITH LOVE

This is a 1936 Lancia Astura Convertible. A very rare car, indeed. There were only 2484 Asturas produced between 1931 through 1936. They were considered technically advanced in their day. They were a favorite choice to appear in movies and a 'must have' of many celebrities. The Pope even had one. I don't know how many are still in existence, but my guess is not too many. It is truly lovely to behold in person.

RIDE 'EM

I am aware that some art can seem strange to those of us who aren't artists. The above work, for example, is a case in point. It is a boy sitting on a fish sitting on a serpent. Maybe this piece imitates life. I can say with certainty, I have never seen anything like this in my life. Boys in my neighborhood simply do not ride fish. I can safely say that our local fish do not ride serpents. I am pretty sure this piece is a poor copy of the original from somewhere in Europe. Rumor has it, their fish are more athletic than ours. Mystery solved!

BONEFISH GRILL

Any guesses where this piece of art was hanging? There is a prize to the person that guesses correctly. Fish Market? No! Sushi Restaurant? No! Bait and Tackle Shop? Wrong again! Give up? It was adorning the building housing a furniture store. It housed a motorcycle shop before the furniture store took over. Now that I can see.

WILMA!

I was driving by the nuclear power plant the other day and saw this creature walking about. For those of you who don't know, it is a Florida Lobster. It doesn't have claws like the boys from Maine but I would like to see them dunk a basketball. So next time you are down this way and see it on the menu, just order one:It should be plenty. You may want some extra butter, however.

IT APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE

Are you ready for some football? I know I am. I am about to come off the IR list just in time for the Super Bowl. The town is alive with fans and personalities. There are parties and limos just about everywhere you go. And all this just to welcome me back. I'm touched. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughtfulness during my time away. I am doing very well and am very thankful. To show my appreciation, you are all invited to the big game. Enjoy!