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SEP132009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Some wave action adds another dimension to the usually calm and flat Gulf waters. There were a couple of surfers out, but they didn't last long as the waves were not really cooperative for their sport. Love the splash and though my attempts at capturing them in the rising sunlight were a bit futile, like the way this shows the light airy bubbles as well as the thicker foam that eventually crept up to the shoreline. 6th Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
SEP102009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
These kayaks are not likely to launch in this rainy weather, but the red, white and green colors immediately got my attention...and were subsequently translated into one of my favorite meals, insalata caprese! My synapses engage differently when basic needs, such as hunger, are not met - imagine what it is like for so many of our students who may come from an environment that does not regularly provide food, water, shelter, and generally healthy (both physical and mental) conditions - a true deficit for participating in the process of learning. Health reform is a hot topic for us (in the USA) right now, but that is not the only issue that needs addressing - we have our work cut out for us! 4th Ave S & 8th St, Naples, FL
SEP092009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
So what do you think is going on in this 'slice of life'? The scene is downtown Naples which is primarily tourist-oriented, though locals will come out to shop and stroll, as well. The couple appear to be together (physically) sharing a bench, but apart in thoughts and conversation. What are they thinking about, talking about? What emotions appear to be evident? What values might also be conveyed? Just another day in the life of people-watching - managed to snap this photo right before the light turned green! 8th St & 5th Ave S, Naples, FL
SEP082009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Despite the weatherman's claim of dry skies and the lack of color on the radar, it rained a lot this evening - a nice, steady, soaking rain! It was an uplifting change to the hot and dry week of late and will bring growth and renewal in the next few days. President Obama's speech to school children today provided an uplifting pep-talk, as well! Now it is up to all of us to continue to provide those supportive comments on a regular intermittent basis - a necessary requisite for development! Ideally, the one-shot inspirational talk would do it, but just like in learning, it takes multiple messages, given in a variety of ways to incorporate that learning into our 'being'. Naples, FL
SEP052009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Remember when firetrucks were red? Ours are neon yellow these days, presumably to be better seen in the traffic - though not sure that it is that helpful?!? Seeing this emergency vehicle at a stop light brought two diverse thoughts. One is with regards to the number of firefighting personnel being laid off in southwestern Florida during these tough economic days - it seems there's news of one county or another dealing with the conflicts of budgets versus services. Though there is a decrease in population, the foreclosed and abandoned homes still exist and have been targets of arson. It is definitely a dilemma for all of us. Secondly, the abuse of emergency services has increased - it is interesting to discover what some consider an 'emergency' as in a recent case of someone who called 911 because he couldn't find his vehicle (due most likely to an excess of alcohol intake) and another who wanted to know the oven temperature for cooking a turkey. No wonder the costs are spiraling out of control! Davis Blvd & Airport Rd., Naples, FL
SEP042009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Though making individual steps to drive forward toward positive change - open communication and discourse - would seem in line with 21st century learning, our district has not just remained neutral, but parked (maybe even shifted into reverse) with a declaration that President Obama's live speech on Tuesday would not be available to our students. What a disappointment - even outrage - that such an event is censored. Interestingly, our district superintendent casts blame on "the logistics of making a Webcast" - what?!?!?! If that is the case and there are individual teachers who are able to figure out a way to share it with students...will that be allowed? Naples, FL
SEP022009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Interwoven and braided strands of palm tree bark provide a rugged durability that supports the life of this tree. It is amazing that the thin, fine fibers can offer such infrastructure. Naples, FL
SEP012009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause. ~ Mark Twain The silence in the courtyard sends an invitation for conversation - yet seems to appreciate the rest between student groups. Somewhat eerie to be so vacant - but still serene. There's a special sense of content when opposites balance. Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
AUG252009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Despite my intentions to get around campus with the camera today, it came down to the 'friendly skeleton' in the high school nursing classroom after classes were over....Note the dedicated, "at the front of the class" teacher working overtime (or at least pretending to be - grins!). Technology and various 'hands-on' manipulatives are important for both our curriculum content and our students' learning preferences, but it is often tough to catch up to all of the changes. Attitude can play an important role and this smiling bone structure will never let you forget it! :) Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
AUG242009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Despite the rigid and uninviting metal framework, the curved lines of this bench welcome a rest for the weary...if even for a short distraction! Today's busy schedule offered neither, but it did rank a photograph - perhaps an opportunity for some 'wishful thinking'! With the start of the school year, these kind of days will be on the increase....3rd St N & Broad, Naples, FL
AUG192009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
This week is planning and inservice week for faculty - students start on Monday! I've been offering optional BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) sessions in the afternoons, but had to promise chocolate and other 'distractors,' in addition to inservice points! :) The focus, though, is on learning new web-based tools and using them appropriately to engage students in their classrooms. Though the numbers have been small, the motivation has been high ... and we've included opportunities for play, as well! Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
AUG182009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Men at work (well at least two of them - I think the third one is just 'supervising!) in the hot and humid temperatures looks unsatisfying, to say the least! Finding one's 'match' in the working world, though, is very individualized and fortunately, many may indeed find satisfaction in the work shown here. Working 40-50+ years of our lives, it is helpful to recognize one's own attributes and needs, as well as the job's requisites, when looking for a 'match' - and I'm guessing most of us don't ever consciously do that...instead, we sort of float into work that seems attractive to our own personal situations at the time and stick with it unless it is terribly uncomfortable. Sometimes we get lucky and find that 'match' early on in life, but even then we may have found new 'matches' with the changing environment. No matter how you found your 'match', it plays an important role in your life - if only by the amount of time you put into it! Estey Ave and Airport Rd, Naples, FL
AUG032009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Looking westward down the river, one can only imagine what lies beyond the clumps of mangroves in the distance. There is both an element of infinity (as one knows the river meanders ahead) and finiteness (when the eyes see the abrupt end of the water at the end of view). Sometimes the 'endlessness' of unmet goals can be frustrating - not having a boundary on space or a limit on time can leave one uncertain and anxious. The counteraction of developing smaller steps and intermediate timelines helps to focus on the action plan as well as increase confidence in attaining the final destiny of accomplishment! Of course, it isn't as easy as it seems, but the analogy helps make it more possible! Brookside Dr & Davis Blvd., Naples, FL
AUG022009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Weathered wood is so intriguing to me - the patterns, the colors, the changes in longevity, the strength. This weathered wood piling is accentuated with the rusty bolt and touches of algae growth. In its younger years, it likely would not be as interesting - that characteristic is only due to its experience in the environmental elements. Just as in a youth culture, it is easy to overlook the contributions of the elders, here it is easy to pass this wooden post as simply as obstacle to the early morning beach walk. Instead of being revered for its function and form, it is ignored - we do that a lot in the modern American culture....and, while I embrace the new and futuristic, I try to balance it with respect for important traditions. This image also makes me appreciate the importance of patterns ... in nature, in learning, in math and science and history and English, in the psychology of humanity. The zig-zag stripes of the hewed wood provide a structure, a repetitive and predictable foundation, upon which we depend. Interestingly, as solid as this wooden post is, its virtual opposite in the fluidity of rippled water lives side-by-side with it in a seemingly harmonious state. Thus, the need for continuous assessment of all traits for desired balance! 2nd Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL
JUL302009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Got golf? Let the weekend begin! Though I'm not a golfer (maybe in retirement when I'd have time enough to practice for a decent game!), I appreciate the game for it's competition and its playful nature! And typically, the courses are beautifully landscaped - adding an extra aesthetic plus to event. Play and relaxation are such important elements of our balanced life - we need to be sure to include them along with other dimensions in our lives! Naples Beach Holel and Golf Club, Naples, FL
JUL282009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
...and the deliveries/installations have begun! Teacher and student desks and chairs, outdoor furniture, and specialty equipment for our vocational technical programs are flowing in from a constant stream of trucks. Here's the evidence of today's work - a mountain of recyclable cardboard boxes! It is nice to see the tangible rewards of a day's labor...unlike the delayed (and often unknown) rewards we experience in the human services fields. Now...on to tomorrow's deliveries! :) Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
JUL262009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Look at all of these cute little VW bugs lined up at the dealership! So love that the palm trees are reflected in their hoods -- almost all the way down the line, too! This display is one of the more colorful, as cars (at least in our area) have been limiting their options to the more neutral tones (white, silver, black). Airport Rd & Radio Rd, Naples, FL
JUL212009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Ceiling mounted hardware is ready for the video projector installation - one of many in our new campus classrooms and meeting rooms. I like the inverse color processing on this photo - electrifying and emphasizing the connectivity between technology and its purpose of facilitating learning (at least that is my interpretation!). :) Lorenzo Walker campus, Naples, FL
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