Nature and Animals

MEET JACK AKA JACKIE, JACK JR, JACK-O-LANTERN, JACK-ATTACK, JACK-JACK AND EVEN JACK SPARROW Jack aka Jackie, Jack JR, Jack-o-lantern, Jack- Attack, Jack- Jack, and only when he has the zoomies Jack Sparrow will be 3 years old on St. Patrick’s Day and is an adorable Sheepadoodle. In case you are wondering, a Sheepadoodle is a […]

Every year for the past several years, we have had a donation drive for Lee County Animal services. In addition to the Lee County Shelter, there are multiple rescue organizations who benefit from our donations. The shelter actively seeks out fosters and rescue organizations to take animals until they can find a good home. Some […]

HALF-MOON PHASE When Apollo 12 departed Kennedy Space Center on November 14, 1969, the spacecraft was carrying a tiny artwork titled “Moon Museum“ — albeit unknowingly to the astronauts aboard. The piece was a ceramic tile measuring less than an inch, inscribed with designs from six contemporary artists. However, the idea was never sanctioned by […]

LIFE WITH ARCHIE When I was asked to write an article “bragging” about our little dog Archie I said “yes, of course, because he is such a special dog.” I did have one big concern about the request. How could I write this article using 300-600 words when a million words wouldn’t make a dent […]

Tell us about your pet(s)! Every month we will feature one family’s pet(s) in an article in the Grandezza Gazzette. All you have to do is write between 300 and 600 words about your much loved dog, cat, or other animal and include a couple of high resolution pictures. Some ideas to show off your […]

Tell us about your pet(s)! Every month we will feature one family’s pet(s) in an article in the Grandezza Gazzette. All you have to do is write between 300 and 600 words about your much loved dog, cat, or other animal and include a couple of high resolution pictures. Some ideas to show off your […]

Julie and Tim Applegate would seem to agree with a quote by Charles Dickens— ”What greater gift than the love of a cat.” And in their case, two is better than one. The Applegates named their two darling cats after golfers, since Tim is an avid golfer and Julie enjoys playing with the ladies. Rory’s […]

My first trip to Africa was to Tanzania in 2008. Randy and I marveled at our close encounters with the amazing array of wildlife—the “Big 5” of lion, elephant, caped buffalo, rhino and leopard–and so much more. In August, 2024, I returned from my sixth trip! Each has been different, filled with intimate, breathtaking moments […]

People sometimes are fearful of certain large breeds of dogs such as German Shepherds, Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. Because of their sheer size and reputation as being aggressive, biting, attack animals, these large canines often get a bad rep. However, the breeding, training and handling of these large dogs, is key to understanding the breed […]

As you prepare for your next great adventure—whether it’s a weekend getaway to the mountains or a trip to a remote beach—there’s one thing you’ll definitely want to do: capture the beauty of the landscape in your photos. Landscape photography is all about telling a story, evoking emotion, and transporting your viewers to that very […]