50 features 73 MILES FOR YEARS Dedicated cyclist Annette Pacygas birthday celebration An arduous but glorious ride. She heard about the challenging idea through her friends in Sanibel Bike Club, which meets weekly to go on rides locations throughout and Captiva. Or, as Pacyga likes say kiddingly They ride eat. 56 SEA TALES OF A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Rusty Farst says sharing his passion for underwater exploration has been one of richest experiences life. And he is delighted that bucket list done items now outweighs size bucket. Of course because COVID-19, its an uncertain time cruise ship industry Farsts plans. 62 DISC GOLFS YOU You may have a disc golf not known it. Courses blend into parks, using trees lakes obstacles. Players embrace credo stop let park visitors walk through, so you maybe thought those polite folks waving were just tossing Frisbees. 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Times Islands, RSW LIVING, MAIN, Bonita Estero Cape Coral Living ISSN 1521-1207 are published six times year by TOTI Media, Inc., Sanibel, 33957. Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright 2020 Inc. rights reserved. No part this publication be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors necessarily publishers letter TO I us focus n my previous letters, quoted words Buddha, find these simple again very appropriate we enter Do dwell past, do dream future, concentrate mind present moment. After probably everyone whole world wants forget, think need ask ourselves what important not. todays fast pace life technology, gadgets communication outlets come along with it, often fail enjoy simplest pleasures see positive everyday existence. Things such surrounded loving partner, family whom can depend, living Just how local population numbers increase magnificently every proof last point. But even new digital high-tech products go, most people Ive spoken are, surprisingly, process stepping back online attractions offers--and looking ways roots, speak. To amazement, learned Media 60 percent readers prefer print, 23 like combination print digital, only 17 purely offerings. light insightful statistics, want assure will work diligently provide publications filled exceptional editorial content inspiring images discover wherever 2021. Medias 25 years experience longevity publishing world, proudly still exists-- always remain overall media mix. Quality key, other business. Only quality consistency make coffee-table magazine worth picking reading cover cover, it wont distract any kind buzz blink, contrary phone tablet. Have ever tried turn off notifications your did apps, feels great cut down buzzes blinks grab fear missing something. interruptions. should try Sometimes clear gain confidence next step. Life doesnt require so-called necessary techno-toys. watch Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma sense getting out hand. business, itself, changes almost passing As local, mobile global strategy commitment offering bold, beautiful, provocative fun content, aim keep informed would offer sincere gratitude you, advertisers, entire team having shown support continuing guide direction May beauty real lives allow moments shape destiny. PHOTO BY NICK ADAMS Group Publisher, gulf coast zeitgeist DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF Ambulando... It solved walking classical phrase headline above Latin then English noble motto pedestrian. was conceived centuries ago where occurs--in outdoors. Gulf Coast islands, best employed enjoyed--and potent medicine both body mind. Problems bodily stress aging ambulando oxygenates heart, improves circulation, relaxes muscles, strengthens bones. Issues mental emotional anxieties sharpens mind, enhances creativity, relationships. Daniel Levitin neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, musician author five international sellers heartily recommends walking. latest book, Successful Aging, shows exercises hippocampus, brain designed help navigate remember, assess, plan ahead, etc.. Nietzsche said, truly thoughts while Afraid arent good enough exercise begin gently, requiring no stern trainer special equipment. know many who wouldnt caught dead running road race consequence they might occur if attempted Most retirees sympathize grand old dame quipped, If found jogging trail, murdered somewhere else dumped there. Luckily, places take leisurely walk. Psychologist Jill Suttie Greater Good Science Center University California, Berkeley, sums studies show advantages hiking green spaces alongside water. Unlike noise busyness cityscape street, meandering nature helps recover overload--the fatigue caused computers, cell phones, traffic distractions. Walking focuses attention pure air clean water, vibrant plant plentiful wild creatures protects against ruminating thinking same worries regrets over again. Soaking encourages feelings awe moving when alone refreshes emotions, companion, makes more empathetic generous. slow-paced journey increases setting free wander daydream. Where yourself ends Filled affirms Gratitude underused emotion misunderstood. works age. key happiness according many-- including Nobel prize winner Herb Simon Warren Buffett, Oracle Omaha--is happy have. called satisficing. dont everything. enough. Does British editor BBC producer Duncan Minshull, three books walking, defines practice follows Ambling, rambling, tramping, trekking, stomping striding. That ought do. Finally, guarding COVID-19 Since March there better locale shelter place maintain high than islands. On unparalleled access uncrowded, hospitable paths salubrious weather Jaunts taken miles beach, shared-use paths, numerous trails, landscaped parking areas businesses scenic yards. isnt challenged CDC government. Until virus longer threat, lost opportunities mingle, heed philosopher Sren Kierkegaards advice Above all, lose desire Ran Niehoff strolling byways Captiva since 1991. ANN MARIE OPHELAN offers range adaptive sports me win, cannot win brave attempt. Eunice Shriver Kennedy during first Special Olympics, July 1968 Surfers Autism gather Ft. Myers Beach OPhelan resident regular contributor Media. PHOTOS COURTESY LEE COUNTY PARKS RECREATION inking basketball, hitting home run riding wave enjoyed use measures--from teamwork Unified basketball example, special-needs athletes general-education partners train together team. offered Olympics Lee County Parks Recreation School Board County. Bob Wagners Wooden Bat Classic another involving players mentally physically challenged. yet another, providing safe environment autistic children adults surf. Offering segment provides builds confidence. learn strategize cooperate others team, Don Payne, coordinator Olympics. Indeed, chance participate opportunity get results their efforts, matter final score is. positive, adds Payne. Notably, 2019 North Fort High unified bowling won Athletic Associations state championship Division. began 1950s summer day camp--Camp Shriver--that Sargent held backyard Maryland farmhouse. year, hosted students counselors. 1968, International Soldier Field Chicago. This event paved way increasing worldwide intellectual physical disabilities. attracts 3.1 million 175 countries. Opportunities abound today everything fitness challenges wheelchair tennis swimming lessons techniques. These activities available themselves Turn page organizations sports. stars watching said 1987 World Games. 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Heavens Peak Glacier ERIC FEICHTHALER trip, kept journals document rate mostly hand sketches notes, photos poses front Tetons visits. Teton Park. become basis editions Junior Rangers Parks, self-published. Amazon form, copies My share people, inspire visit, Eric. Writing memories. According mother, Mary fans far away Kingdom Australia. younger person, tend appeal feel intimidated hikers, she says. Prismatic Spring contains notes drawing journals, photos, visits parks. 19 further spread Wild, channel. generated responses around contacted him directly advice. visiting writing keeps busy indulging 2014, went Cedar Ohio, got coasters, relates. tour able engineer worked. channel, Theme Avenue, discusses engineering, play biggest, longest scariest mother Because interest trips visit types trip. Although quite young, dual passions raise questions future. Point, wanted park, notes. ranger cool, professional photographer. Right now, Im leaning toward career field. version book. Discovery Crater Lake photo endangered condor trip Canyon going realm conservation, outside, exploring finding animals nature. engineering side--he math excelled area. We outside school, mother. hear talking call websites, about. them. definitely kids. freelance writer photographer Charlotte, Carolina. magazines years. work, featherandfins.smugmug.com. 21 KATHY MONTGOMERY FISH WATER feeding hungry SWFL, Edwards feeds soul tefanie Ink spends days lines emergency food distribution, making sure chief development operating officer Myersbased Cooperative, oversees fundraising, development, operations volunteer programs. Shes logistics wizard, donations unanticipated scheduling massive--Meals 32 routes Cooperative all-hands-on-deck long days, particularly pandemic. seen handing groceries, collecting delivering food. spearheads fundraising 17th Annual Sam Galloway, Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit. Held 2020, raised record dollars. 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Now downtime memories 25-foot Sport Craft catamaran husband, Dustin, children, 15-year-old Owen 8-year-old Emilia. me, excitement hunt Hearing reel scream whatever monster end pulls away. self-described sea hugger waters pristine generations come--by beaches. catch garbage Also, fit schedule, tournaments. naturally competitive anyway serious, adds. tournaments often. July, fisherwomen took 5th Fingers OBannon Memorial Invitational Snook Fishing Top right, holds gleaming snook. Above, 2018 Boca Grande-based Ladies Howl Moon tournament, nighttime competition. left Jenna Persons, Lillian Canfield OBannon. 24 passionate advocate keeping clean, picks trash, mylar helium balloon, litters playground. tournament Moon, tarpon Grande Pass, won. favorite target tarpon, explains. slight obsession silver kings. big majestic. fight, blessed Florida--where capital right own backyard. Montgomery region. 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IF GO 27180 41 Road, 239-992-2591 evergladeswondergardens.com 29 ACEVEDO Browns connects spirit THIS OPPOSITE PAGE STACEY JOY CHADWICK BROWN INTUITIVE rtist Brown creative warrior. Originally Phoenix City, Alabama, school honors 1983, earned bachelors degree child certificate double minor psychology Auburn University. relocating attended South graduating 1991 masters counselor education. addition, lifelong learner thousands topics counseling, health, wellness, relationships, clinical supervision counseling career, classes, yoga, meditation, mindfulness energy healing. licensed health counselor, board-certified expert traumatic stress, mention advanced yoga teacher RYT500, Ayurvedic specialist, certified meditation teacher, reiki master. person. grandmother crochet 7. painting ceramics classes photography, scrapbooking, writing, designing. football yearbook, recalls. 31 stay inspired time. am driven color, textures ephemera, Lately, drawn elements flowers, seed pods college, focused discovered profitable medium. sister-in-law, established wearable-art jewelry handmade paper techniques designer gouache paints raku pottery beads. pre-internet sales representatives country sold boutiques galleries, pieces featured Dallas, Atlanta Miami apparel markets. Macys, distribution 33 home-based put continued utilizing pottery, vintage tins, semiprecious stones, hand-manipulated metals, wires artwork, explains self-taught artist. workshops, throw wheel, create slab designs, platters clay. Raku method firing wares galleries furnishing designers. experimented painted furniture, collage mixed-media making, media. Currently, considers herself intuitive painter. Her involve plans studies. simply allows Zen-like moment muse arrives flow state--no pushing trying happen. intuition working together, materials, desired happen magically. abstracts stamping, handwriting layers main sources inspiration changed years-- continuously evolve. tends series multiple compositions textures. express serenity peace, profession psychotherapist counselor. Throughout integrated creativity. clinic, thinking, environment, solutions conversations norm Integrating art-making, drawing, crafting, puppets, games, books, painting, theatrics, crept helping others. multifaceted woman daughters biggest achievement. Lydia Black, recently 13-year tenure Alliance Arts, collaborated therapy civic engagement, promoters arts culture Black adds, exhibited gallery yearly Artists Studio Tour. staceybrownarts.com. Acevedo accomplished award-winning visual artist founder owner DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery Gifts Union Artist Studios. Puerto Rico, Mayagez Campus. Memories TANYA HOCHSCHILD LAST VISIT JAPHET Poignant reunion longstanding friendship Africa 1990, Zhanje Hochschild reunion. Mike white hat, stands Claudie, Zhanje. Partially obscured behind Hazel Mathilda grass whispers welcome undercarriage Land Rover. sings swish-swish, here swishswish, waiting. vehicle lurches rut sends air. land foam mattress seat sacks groceries fruit, gifts hosts. southern hemisphere 1990 Jhanje family. Africa, birthplace. scent raptures. Dramatic rainstorms operas, awesome roar nearby lion sears itself memory. sentimental tastes kingklip catch, litchis, loquats mulberries cabin, Mike, Hazel, Aaron Zhanje, roll puppets elastic band. Aarons father, Hochschilds farm. advised summer, flooding roads impassable. So smelling familiar baked potatoes--the veldt winter. Harare turned dust track left. travel grass. soon. African know, tomorrow. meantime, seeing distinctive umbrella-shaped msasa comical shapes termite mounds. Suddenly, shouts, fathers kraal look ahead exuberant crowd rushing women long, colorful robes, older boys girls uniforms. Except strings beads necks, waists, wrists ankles, youngsters naked. jumps throws arms brother Rodwell. Kwaziwayi Ndakasimba strong repeats long-time-no-see greeting men boys, clap, dance dogs growl. soon worry. Barefooted drag hill round, thatched-roofed huts. Claudie Edmond, Japhets, pen-pal. huge boma, open-sided enclosure concrete roof, wife, Mathilda, wait. Shy formal, long-sleeved shirt pants, greets shaking hands-- havent following America. Stories center lore. in-laws saw line seeking Bantu Labor Office. Terms employment 35 Japhet, Hazel. agreed upon parties home, becoming household. Early employment, hed gone Rhodesia Zimbabwe called. few months, return papers, hated pass identity Africans carry apartheid, legal. dared 400-mile, two-day papers. felt swim crocodile-infested Limpopo River, tie branches sleep night. arrived Johannesburg--skinny wraith. asked why trek, answered, owed Mr. money. came repay WWII chef. uncle senior medical commandant Allies Zonderwater prisoner war camp, Pretoria. Italy colonies duties troops invade capture territories. captured anti-war too pleased Africa. Uncle Bills rank entitled attending POWs occasional weekends. chose chefs. One Francesco, culinary friend risotto, lasagna, cannelloni, marinara sauce Italian dishes. cook. questioned measurements, teaspoon tablespoon. heaped level, What like. dish look, replied. emigrated U.S., occasions. struggled suitcase. here, bricks Yes, bed higher, calmly answered. potatoes-- There superstition tokoloshe, tiny evil spirit, onto slits throat. legs bricks, becomes tokoloshe. wasnt loved Thursdays, before recycling. walked neighborhood, discarded suitcase, replaced week one. fine set luggage. noticed man tollgate repeatedly buy houses pays through. eyes Japhets farm, files boma. Children sit mats, suckling babies. Others seats wooden chairs sofas arranged circle. sofas. seated, announces, Father welcomes beginning prayer sing song welcome. bow heads listen Shona Afterward, verses 37 1980s. song. Their tones wash hills. Two young carrying basin table. Please hands, smiling, tea. looks basin, turns bathe ago. STILL laugh, knowing moment, elders tribes. poignancy, appreciation despite suffocating apartheid--which legally forbade mixing, post-apartheid struggle--a deep lasting developed black families. shared Mathilda. recalls crying dining room, shortly husband died. arm shoulder Madam, please cry--everything right. Lucia cupcakes. once again, recognizes china teacups, irritant mars excellent tea party--flies around, landing cupcakes teacups. notice studiously ignores except faintest brush thinks looking. tea, pile Rover headmaster. district. headmaster introducing teachers students. Younger suppress giggles hands--they visitors. acts treasurer 500 library needs class doing algebra problems York peers. Posters hallways explain scourge AIDS. Back kraal, ready--chickens grilled wood fire kitchen hut, loaves bread hot ashes, salad greens grown mother-in-law bathroom. Hazels leads newly erected hut telephone booth. Eve freshly door. Another distance sign reads Adam. sleeping tells shelters considered separate rooms within kraal. Sleeping mats rolled floor, compressed cow dung polished glossy smoothness. table crocheted cloth. Several bowls among chickens bread. Kids Coca-Colas, ginger beer orangeade bottles. jostle racehorses starting gate. Over lunch, seated sofas, regale stories farm boy liquid brown announces ZhanjeHochschild Tuesday. boma erupts laughter. stands, saying, introduce you. group speaking name, calls turn, person reply, ourselves. exchange gifts. tablecloths woven baskets 38 toys transistor radios batteries teens. albums. Hochschilds, growing up, pool parties, posing cats. speech. thanks Zhanjes America shy toddler, Claudie. Our hands cradles rest afternoon, inseparable. Tears goodbye late afternoon. side farewell drive Some short while. stops vehicle. point silhouetted glowing red ball sun. 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