That was then, this is now. We had a frost last night. Unacceptable. But it has also been good studying weather. If I’m counting credit hours correctly, I should now be a Senior. Makes me feel grown up.

In between warm weather studying and cold weather studying I got introduced to Anna Maria Island by Gerry and Ronda. The most laid back and un-commercialized development I have seen in Florida. No high rises, no big condos on the island. Just modest beach houses. That sell/rent for disturbing rates. Nice place to visit; sure couldn’t live there. With my hosts as guides, I spent an afternoon and early evening by the water on Bridge Street. Beers, then dinner, then beers. Live music the whole time. Conveyed there by the “Monkey Bus” that ferries one around on call. The drivers work for tips. For me? Study hard. Relax. Study hard.