Under the Banyan Tree

Owen's Fish Camp Cafe

Yesterday I went to the art movie house in downtown Sarasota and saw "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest".  wow!  What a flick!  I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved seeing Lisbeth Salander once again.  I've also seen "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and liked it, too.  The theater is in an alley and right next to a cool little seafood cafe under a big banyan tree.  Loved the ambiance, the cold beer and the menu.  Though I didn't eat there this time, I do plan to go back and enjoy some of their seafood.

Then I was off to dinner at my niece Jennifer's house.  Her husband, Mike, barbecued chicken and it was very good.  They live right across the street from Barbara and Luis, so it was a short stroll there and back.  They have two big, friendly dogs and a very comfortable home.  I felt good being there and look forward to seeing them again. 

Jason and Scooter

Jennifer

Every evening, swallows gather over the lake to swoop and dive and eat bugs.  I love to watch them fly!  They're among my favorites, as they're so quick.  They are too quick to show up in this picture, so just imagine a hundred or so of them filling the sky.  They may not be around tonight, as the winds are gusting to 25 and the temp is going down to the mid-20s.  I feel for all my northern neighbors as they brave this cold snap.  Stay warm, you all!  Love ya! 

The lake near my place