Floridian Warns: Don’t Jump In The Water!
Its hot in Florida. Many times, you might think about taking a plunge in a
nearby water hole. But Floridians know better. This is the land of the gator and many ain’t afraid of man.
Unfortunately one man didn’t know the rule.
Recently a robbery suspect jumped into a retaining pond to evade police and was subsequently killed by the resident alligator. Apparently there were several people who urged him to get out but he was oblivious to the danger. Now the question is whether to exterminate the gator or not. You can read more of Charisse’s article here.
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Some of you are aware that I have been recuperating from an injury that took out my ability to walk nearly 2 years ago. Since that time, I’ve graduated from wheelchair to walker, then to crutches…and finally off them about 10 months after the initial injury.
Winter is one of my favorite seasons. Food tastes better. The air is crisper. I sleep better and there’s something about walking (and playing) it it. However winter can also be quite dangerous.
Californian’s are without power. Over 5 feet of snow fell in the Sierra Nevada range, with reports of 10 feet in higher elevation. And, 30 miles east of Reno, Fernley is under 8 feet of water after a canal broke.
Yesterday, I had my favorite southwestern