The Wandering Disciple

Like the end credits in a movie, the daily sunset over the Gulf provides closure to another great day at the beach.  (Photo: January 25, 2009)

Like a painting in the sky, the sun sets over Tampa Bay leaving behind splashes of bright colors to paint the horizon.  (Photo: January 24, 2009)

A white ibis looks for food along the banks of the Hillsborough River at Hillsborough River State Park.  (Photo: January 24, 2009)

An osprey takes flight from the light pole during a night game at Englewood Sports Complex.  Several ospreys have nests on the top of the poles throughout the park.  (Photo: May 222, 2013)

As we enjoy our Memorial Day holiday weekend, we must remember to pay tribute to those who lost their lives defending our nation and our freedoms.  One must not lose sight of the fact that freedom is not free and Memorial Day is a chance to remember those who paid the ultimate price so we can be free.  (Photo:  November 13, 2011)

A Great Blue Heron sits along the banks of the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. The heron is among several species that can be found within the park on a regular basis. (Photo: January 11, 2009)

Civil War troops march through the trails over the Crowley Nature Center in eastern Sarasota. The demonstration was part of the annual Pioneer Days celebration, a celebration of early history in the region. (Photo: January 10, 2009)