Winter Sunset in Pastels

 

 

 The perfect way to end the day is a peaceful sunset in pastels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                  This post was shared on these fabulous link parties!

 

 

February’s Full Moon, The Snow Moon

 

 

February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, reflects the month’s typically heavy snowfall. Capt. Jonathan Carver’s early writings describe Native American traditions linking this moon to winter’s harshest storms. Other names for it include the Bald Eagle Moon, Hungry Moon, and Groundhog Moon.

Fox 13’s weatherman, Paul Dellegado, shared photos on Facebook of February's full moon from around central Florida. They are so beautiful that I am sharing them with you. 

  

          The nearly full “Snow Moon” rising in the east . 📷 Bebe Barcus in Venice.

 

The beautiful “Snow Moon” rising in the eastern sky over Thonotosassa.

  Becca Ham

 

 

 “Snow Moon” looks spectacular tonight 📷 Jackie Atchison Bradley in Englewood

 

 

    “Snow Moon” rising over Sarasota  by Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography

 

 

 I hope you enjoyed the photos.

 

 

 

 

  This post was shared on these fabulous link parties!

 

A Visit to Bok Tower Garden, Lake Wales, Florida

Bok Tower Gardens is a 250-acre contemplative garden and bird sanctuary located atop Iron Mountain, north of Lake Wales, Florida. It was created by Edward Bok in the 1920s. It's a National Historic Landmark in Florida, known for its stunning 205-foot Art Deco/Neo-Gothic Singing Tower with a 60-bell carillon. The beautiful Olmsted-designed gardens are a peaceful bird sanctuary, all created by philanthropist Edward Bok as a gift to the American people, with its dedication attended by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929.

There are many types of plants in the gardens that include flowers, but it is not really a flower garden. In winter, the camellias are wonderful. In spring, the azaleas provide a magnificent display. Throughout the year, the garden is a quiet place to view green vistas and relax.

Let's start with a quiet moment with a view worth lingering over. Sometimes the most beautiful experiences are the simplest ones. A beautiful view with a trusted companion is hard to beat. I hope your day includes a moment like this.

 

Japanese camellias aren’t just gorgeous — they can bloom in winter and early spring when most other flowers are taking a break. Let's look at some camellias in bloom at BoK Tower Gardens in January and February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owls and hawks are often more active and easier to spot in cooler months, making January and February a great time to keep an eye out for our nocturnal friends. Below is a Great Horned Owl, a powerful raptor with a huge range across North America, and they don’t migrate.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 I'm wishing you a beautiful view and the time to sit and enjoy it.

 

 

This post was featured at:

 

 This post was shared on these fabulous link parties!

 

 

 

Box Turtles & Cold Days in Florida January 2026

 

 

 

 I saw an interesting post on Facebook about Box turtles in brumation in winter. I like these guys, don't you?

 

   

                                                        Photo via Facebook

 

     During brumation, my metabolism slows to a crawl, letting my body match winter temperatures and conserve energy when food disappears. This is an evolved survival strategy, not sleep. Move me and you erase a lifetime of navigation. Leave me, and spring will do the rest.                                         

 Quote from Facebook post

 

 Box turtle brumation is a natural winter cool-down where they burrow into soil or leaf litter, slowing their metabolism. This helps them to survive cold and scarce food by living off stored fat. This allows for minimal movement but requiring deep insulation to prevent freezing. It's a vital survival instinct, not a deep sleep. If you see a turtle in the wild in brumation, leave it alone.

 

 Now let's end with some sky photos from January in weird weather here at the condo complex this past week.  

 

 

                                    This post was shared on these fabulous link parties!

 

Fire in Heaven, January 2nd Sunset Southwest Florida

 

 

                                    Posted on comfortspringstation.com on 1/15/26

 

On January 2, 2026, on the southwest coast of Florida, the sunset skies were amazing. Matt Dewitt Wink Weatherman shared multiple photos from viewers around Fort Myers on Facebook. It was a Fire in Heaven evening. Enjoy!

 

                           Blind Pass, Florida. Credit Nick Hobby

 

 

                              Fort Myers, Florida. Credit Kathie Collins Krainak
 
 

 

                              Cape Coral, Florida. Credit Pete Schlicht

 

 

                                   Cape Coral, Florida. Credit Debi Schulz Rushlow

 

 

                                 Fort Myers, Florida. Credit Eileen Steets Buchanan

 

 

                                        Cape Coral, Florida. Credit Paula Modlinski

 

 

                                     Labelle, Florida. Credit Mary Bartoshuk

 

 

                                        Fort Myers, Florida. Credit Eman T. Yacoub

 

 

                                Fort Myers, Florida. Credit Missy Baskin-Malinowski  

             
 

 

 

 

      Please see my Link Parties page for the parties

 where this post was shared.