Sticky Buns

Candace has

Alexandra Stoddard books
She cuts them up
to free them
so they glow

they attach themselves
like sticky bun sugar
and spread icing all over life
making it yummy again

 "oh yeah," they say,

 "this feels like home to me."
             Meli 2013

Kayak Journey

My old friend from college flew down for a girl's weekend getaway with me.  We launched out of Everglades City and kayaked through the Florida Keys 7 miles out and camped on a deserted island: Tiger Key.  It was quite relaxing and we had a fabulous time.  The next day, we packed up, and kayaked back through the channel.
I was hoping to see some wildlife - not much out there this time, but I did see a Skate.  It's from the ray and shark families.  (Thanks Yoelly, from Deering, for identifying it for us!)