Parting Thoughts

What a wonderful time its been here on the sunny Florida coast.  This morning was the only time we had a little bit of fog roll through and now life again is normal with an expansive view to Texas.  Life becomes cyclical, I've found as we all operate with the tides and the views.  Mornings finds everyone up walking the beach at low tide and today the ocean is so calm.  In the evening, small groups of people gather with wine glasses in hand and snacks to view the outstanding sunsets.  I believe we all realize that life is short and we'd better take advantage of it while we're here. 

So, some things I learned here on vacation:

1.  I don't really need coffee in the morning to be coherent.

2.  Pelicans fly in line because the first bird pulls everyone along and its more fun when you fly with a group of friends.
3  Its ok to do your own thing but when you realize there are no fish where you thought there where....pull up and change direction but most of all keep flying.
4.  Its the person with the most observant eye that gets the shark's teeth (and who has the right tools)
5.  People are really interesting but most people in Florida are from Ohio or have at least lived there at one time and have managed to escape at least for a little while.
6.  If you call long and loud enough someone will feed you.

7.  The waves come the waves go, they wash away what was there a minute ago and take it away and you don't get a second chance to get what you wanted so move quickly.

8.  The waves come the waves go everything changes so each moment you have the opportunity to make something new out of what is there.

9.  Life is amazing and animals live in crazy, difficult places but live they do and abundantly, so live each moment enjoying where you are.

10. Even if you are flying in different directions it is still important to communicate.

11.  Sometimes what you are looking for is right at your feet.

12.  Life is short, go out with a burst of color and let your vibrancy and joy leave a lasting impression.

Good bye, Florida .... I'll see you next year.