A Quick Look at Valentine’s Day ❤️ plus more beach erosion video

| February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—February 14th—and whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, friends, family, or just treating yourself, it’s a day all about love and connection. But where did it all start? The holiday has surprisingly ancient roots. It began as a Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr (likely a […]

Heavy beach erosion and a beautiful classic schooner

| February 10, 2026

This past weekend brought some extra extreme beach erosion … prior to the hopeful beach restoration in Delray Beach, Florida. We normally walk out onto at least “some” kind of beach but it is not a 10 foot drop-off when walking out our normal pathway. I suspect the city will close this due to a […]

Beach Erosion, Postseason Baseball and Family in Western NY

| October 16, 2025

Eventually I’ll get around to updating a back and forth trip to Florida to check on the Delray Beach condo’s lanai repairs (and the missing beach – erosion video above) … maybe more over the weekend (???) … but for now a little updating on our lack of excitement with MLB post-season baseball. Brenda and […]

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