Circle of Friends

 

Circle of Friends is a 2005 sculpture by Gary Lee Price at Naples Botanical Garden.  It has animals from each of the seven continents.  At a recent event at the garden, the animals were dressed for a party.

(This is a less celebratory version of Circle of Friends from 2021.)

Benson's Grocery

 Benson's Grocery is a 100+ year old grocery store in Bonita Springs.  One side has a mural highlighting a variety of Bonita Springs and Southwest Florida subjects.

Out and About

Enjoying a quiet morning.

Moorings Presbyterian Church

I went to Moorings Presbyterian Church for a concert.  

The sanctuary has beautiful modern stained glass.

Youmay Restaurant

 

This old abandoned restaurant on Olde 41 in Bonita Springs has murals in the place of windows and a modern sculpture in front. 

Miromar

 I wanted some new shoes, so I went to a factory outlet not far away.

It always surprises me that the developer included lovely fountains at each intersection.

This is a favorite.

Cassandra (and Mary)

 Originally from New York, Cassandra is an artist who pays the bills by working in the gift shop of the Baker Museum in Naples.

Cassandra is exuberantly friendly and outgoing.  The museum currently features an exhibition of works by famous black and white nature photographer Ansel Adams.  So, Cassandra dresses in black and white to mirror the black and white books, postcards and other Adams memorabilia in the shop.

Cassandra was a willing subject for a few photographs.

I was at the museum with my longtime friend Mary.  Cassandra and Mary are both small and slim and have short hair.  But, Mary is a retired head of private girl schools.  She dresses simply and conservatively.  Cassandra and Mary posed for me in the black and white atrium.  I love the contrast.