The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day and so much more is packed into this month. I am sure that I heard someone say – what is the Ides of March – it is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, which corresponds to March 15th. In Roman history it was the day that Julius […]
When I think of the strengths of our conventional Western healthcare, several things come to mind. Among them: amazing robotic surgical advancements, trauma care, and availability of sophisticated diagnostic radiology. However, the areas where it seems we fall short of our potential are prevention and chronic disease management. If we use the acute care model […]
We are in the midst of peak season and many things are different than in past years, but many things are comfortably the same. Outdoor art shows are happening, some at new locations and some, like 5 Painters and a Potter, are in the same spot they have been for many years. The Clay Place, […]
It’s January 26, 2023. I’m on Zoom call where my emotions swing between disheartened and hopeful. I’m joined in Naples by Painted Dog Research Trust Executive Director Dr. Greg Rasmussen in from Zimbabwe as he shares the literal impact of vehicular collisions on this critically endangered species. To seek solutions, I’ve set up this call with […]
Locals here in Naples need little prodding to divulge what inspires our lifestyle. Surrounded by nature at every turn, we draw inspiration from the water that hugs our shorelines. And there is something sweet about returning to nature rather than to the glamour all around us when we seek refreshment. Innovative jewelry designers also look […]
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder Dear Artsperts, I’m a local artist and I exhibited recently at a few local art fairs. I’ve been surprised that my two favorite paintings didn’t sell when other paintings of mine sold so easily. Why don’t the ones I think are my best sell? Signed, Picky Patrons […]
Dos Equis beer commercials used to feature “the most interesting man in the world” — with exotic, made-up credentials. If that ad campaign ever gets a reboot, a retired Naples surgeon would be an ideal star – and all of the credentials would be true. A sampling of Dr. Jan Forszpaniak’s resumé includes: world champion […]
Off in a distant part of the house, I heard a news reporter state that the ghost orchid may get protection under the Endangered Species Act. Wait-what? Isn’t it already protected? Did you know that Florida’s most famous native orchids is the ghost orchid? Today there are allegedly 603 – 1500 reproductively mature ghost orchids […]
Good Ol’ Days in Ochopee On the first of every month, my alarm is set to 4:00 a.m., allowing me several opportunities to swipe the snooze button before I lumber out of bed at 4:30 a.m. I know that at 5:30 a.m. sharp, my dad is going to pull up in front of my house […]