A Thousand Words

Some images and reflections from my recent road trip.  Good thing I am a truck driver's daughter and driving is in my bones.  To Melbourne, the Sarasota and back in three days.  Not a record, but not bad, either!

A mother truck and her baby in the wild.  When you drive more than 1000 miles in two days, you can get a bit punchy...

I had forgotten how hard Florida rains are.  There is a special place in my heart--not a nice one--for people in white cars who drive in blinding rains with no lights on....

The beach.  I don't miss it but felt compelled to take this photo for my husband, who does.

Total mistake, but interesting.  Taken by accident at the book signing at Our Lady of Lourdes.  I happen to like this particular image of me.

The best ice cream shop in the entire world, gelaterias in Italy included.  Siesta Key.  Go if you ever have the chance!