Nature and Animals

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 […]

A PUBLIC FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ISSUES, SOLUTIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ACTION AT FGCU COHEN CENTER BALLROOM ON NOVEMBER 12TH, STARTING AT 6 P.M. Are You Concerned About the Urgent and Hazardous Nature of Climate Change? This will be the first part of a two-part series addressing Climate Change, Issues, Solutions, and Sustainability in greater Estero. […]

FIFTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY TRIP TO THAILAND: A CAN-DO VACATION Six and a half weeks after a total hip surgery, I rode an elephant. I didn’t plan the surgery, but I did plan to ride an elephant. John and I had planned a 50th Wedding Anniversary, three- week trip to Thailand with our five family members. […]

While whitewater rafting down a river in the Smokey Mountains, I was in awe of the surroundings. The tall trees in the thick rainforest were luscious shades of green and several of them had already begun changing colors for fall. It drizzled among us as we made our way through the crisp rapids with our […]