Do you remember the scene in South Pacific where Nellie jumps into a cold shower to shampoo her hair? She then begins to sing “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair!” Forget about the man. Could she really have gotten her hair clean? Why not? Most people go into the shower and […]
Reaching back into our archives I found the photo below which is a kitchen that Kitchens by Clay designed, built, and installed some six years ago. The beauty of this photo is that the design was before its time. Many of the showcase items seen here are being regularly designed into the kitchens we will […]
The overarching mission of the Naples Senior Center is to meet the needs of clients from all walks of life. While some organizations may see a surge in demand as a reason to cap the number of people served by a program such as dementia respite, the senior center board members resolve to expand capacity […]
If you are like the millions of people who made New Year’s resolutions in January, you may also be like many of us who have already fallen off the proverbial wagon. Even after a very different 2020, the recurring themes we see each year held true for 2021. The top two goals when our calendars […]
The new year brings both exercise enthusiasts and the more sedentary to a common place. Both want to be in better shape for 2021! The advantage of the enthusiast is that they are usually in a better starting place to be exercising. The sedentary person has to emotionally make changes just to motivate themselves to […]
by Hashem Izadi Moud, PhD Over 70 years ago, two decades before Neil Armstrong’s first small step and mankind’s giant leap on the moon, legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov warned us about what would be coming. Asimov envisioned a robotic future; a future in which robots brought countless benefits not free of challenges however. Knowing […]
The occasional dolphin and manatee are the only living things likely to come within six feet of you while enjoying an ecotour in Rookery Bay Research Reserve in Naples. That makes exploring by boat or kayak a great way to practice social distancing while enjoying fresh air, sunshine or moonlight, and the beauty of Southwest […]
Alice leapt down the rabbit-hole to find the whimsical and picturesque landscape envisioned by Lewis Carrol. In Southwest Florida, guests can experience wonder simply by walking through the doors of Everglades Wonder Gardens. Our wonder is becoming ever more wonderful, as we open seven new and improved exhibits. Under the shade of our majestic banyan […]
February, 2021 brings an altered variety of art experiences to all of us in Naples – from Drive-In Movies to Opera to Art Galleries. Beginning the month with an old art experience that has had a revival during our current health crisis – drive-in movies. The Naples Players found a way to continue movie experiences […]
What if there was a way to reduce the number of mosquitoes in Collier County by limiting how many new mosquitoes were produced? Happily, there is a way, and here’s the best part: it’s completely natural. By applying the insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) to standing water, the Collier Mosquito Control District is targeting mosquitoes […]