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February 2021
February 2021 BW PGA C.A.N.!, Page 7

Let Me Tell You

Learning To See our own lives? With that said, I plan to make the most of into a larger form, only a few pull away to form their own
my moments, keep my eyes open to all the beautiful and composition. The colors grow brighter and more brilliant,
By Marie Pinschmidt, the good I can find in the time I have left on earth. I hope creating a panorama, a background for the trees. A gray
Author and Artist, (561) the task will become easier in the future for all people. squirrel cautiously leaves its nocturnal nest and creeps
624-9003, MariePin001@ I have been a painter for over 50 years and a writer for along a nearby leafy branch, its head leading the way to
comcast.net 20. People tell me I write like the visual artist that I am, an early breakfast of acorns.
I think you will agree that and that I describe things so vividly the readers feel they Slivers of yellow-gold edge the clouds as they continue
we have never experienced are sharing the experience with me. This pleases me to no to fan out against the greenish-blue at the horizon. The
a year like the last one and end. It tells me they have learned to see and observe the squirrel, his tail in silhouette, dances against a brilliant,
there is no guarantee that the boundless mysteries of life and nature not only with their orange-tinted cloud, performing a dominant role in the
present year will be without eyes, but with other senses as well. drama of the morning. The sky now a lovely cerulean-blue
problems. We have lived I am always happy to awaken before sunrise. From makes the purple shadowed clouds seem more brightly lit.
with the uncertainty of life the photographs you have shared with us, I know many The treetops are now in more detail as if the stage lights
and know that it can change of you feel the same. At this moment, the eastern sky is have been turned on to full wattage. Tiny birds rush across
in an instant. We know what it is like to carry on and opening a curtain and the credits are beginning to role. the distant sky as if anxious to begin their day. I wonder
survive during a pandemic and hopefully live to tell our The morning is quiet, the sky a perfectly smooth canvas where they are going in such a hurry. The colors slowly
tale of difficult times. Our mettle continues to be tested of the palest blue-gray. At the horizon, over the dark trees, fade as I sit and wait for the second act to begin. Everything
in this new year. We can hold the news of the world in a slash of peach color enters the left frame of my vision is still, not a leaf stirring. Yes, nature is at times subtle.
the palm of our hand. We can go to the moon, and our and is quickly merged with splashes of pink and pale One needs to observe carefully and not be distracted, or
elected leaders cannot seem to manage our government lavender, spreading out like a giant opening fan. Horizontal we miss the anticipated punch line.
in an intelligent, peaceful, and efficient way. Don’t we, as splotches of color are interrupted by miniature mushrooms Overhead, the sky has become a pure cobalt-blue, with
citizens, deserve better? Should we have to worry, fret and of darker gray that move at an almost undiscernible pace; pale cerulean at the skyline. Squirrels play on the pavement
stew with distractions until we are barely able to manage making me guess at the track they will take. Some merge while mockingbirds strut and peck for a morsal of food.
The performance ends, and my mind turns to the mundane
pursuits of another day. Like the clouds, squirrels, and
From The Desk Of Jimmy Patronis birds, we all have our daily rituals. We work, we wait, we
sleep, and then start all over again.
I vow to make every morning a ritual, a time to awaken
Floridians, but private enterprise must respect property rights and the slowly and enjoy the view, know how lucky I am to be at
Recently, I had the way big tech firms leverage our data looks more like theft this one spot on earth. Knowing that all over the world
opportunity to speak before than a legitimate economic transaction. There’s nothing people are watching the same movies in the sky, I feel less
a House Subcommittee more valuable to a person than one’s own identity, and lonely. At least I hope they are. We never know for sure
about the importance of big tech has figured out a way to cash in while leaving the how one day or one lifetime will play out, or predict what
passing House Bill 7, consumer in the dark. It’s time we recognize the reality will happen to change everything, as we have learned. The
which provides COVID-19 that consumers have a property interest in the private moments are all we have. Even with storm clouds on the
liability protections for information big tech companies are buying and selling horizon, we must be optimistic, with eyes wide open, not
Florida businesses. on a daily basis. to miss the featured attractions of life. What would life
It’s my top priority this Lastly, I warned consumers to beware of COVID-19 be like without color? Would a black and white sunrise or
year to advocate for vital vaccination scams. According to the Better Business sunset get our attention? I wonder. I wish for you a year
liability protections for Bureau (BBB), consumers may notice an increase in of beauty and awe-inspiring color, a return to more smiles
Florida businesses and job creators so they can live suspicious texts or emails claiming to have information than frowns and, most of all, hope for a better tomorrow.
without the constant fear of bad actors looking to make a about the vaccine in exchange for personal information. P.S. I hope you are enjoying a copy of my latest book,
quick buck off the pandemic. Those who are working to When it comes to scams, the best defense is a good Outta My Mind And Into Your Heart.
do right by their customers, and are following government offense and I encourage all Floridians to educate yourself I have a few on hand for autographed copies and for
guidelines, should be able to operate without fear of on the warning signs of fraudulent activity. Be sure to gift-giving. Comments are welcome.
frivolous litigation. Without actions by the legislature, always stay on guard and monitor your financial accounts Marie
we could see more litigation raise insurance rates and for signs of I.D. theft or fraud. If you believe you have
hamper Florida’s recovery. been the victim of COVID-19 fraud, report it immediately
In addition, I also called for legislation to protect at FraudFreeFlorida.com.
consumers by giving them the ability to opt-out of Have a happy and safe February!
having their personal data harvested and sold by big tech Sincerely,
companies. As someone that’s been in small business my Jimmy Patronis
entire life, I believe in the power of private enterprise,

Season Is Here!

Along with season comes the increased
temptation to utilize the golf courses as a park/
playground, but we must ask you to refrain from
any non-golf related access.
Maintenance is performed on all the courses
during the year, so there is equipment and work
being done. In addition, it is a time when there are
more golfers on the course enjoying our beautiful
weather.
Thank you