I live in the deeply red Florida Gulf Coast area.

[Phoenix61]

Sometimes I wonder why I stay. I just watched a momma dolphin and her little one feed as the sun set and… I ain’t going anywhere.

[snowybirdie]

1. We have to

forget the politicians and enjoy the beauty.

[Dreampuff]

2. Sounds wonderful!

I don't think I could stand living in the Panhandle since most of it, except for Tallahassee, is bright red. Yet you can't beat the flora and fauna in Florida. You don't have to give it up. Just head 3 hours south of where you probably are and you will be in a much Bluer area and enjoy the same thing. There is always room for a fellow Democrat down this way.

[Phoenix61]

5. I've thought about it but I've got a great house.

1948 model and I’ve spent the last 8 years putting it back together. I’m getting the original floors refinished tomorrow.

[CommonHumanity]

8. where is the 3 hours south location of which you speak? (nt)

[Dreampuff]

9. I'm not sure exactly where Phoenix lives

So it's just a rough estimate that about 3 hours South might put her in the Hillsborough County and Pinellas County area. Editing this since it appears it would probably be closer to a 5-hour Drive.

[ancianita]

3. Same here.

Same thoughts of leaving. Glad you enjoy the dolphins, too.

[FM123]

4. I understand. It's hard being a Floridian sometimes, there are days I wonder too...

Then I remember why I'm still here - to stay to fight another day so my Florida doesn't just die another republican death by maga....

[Phoenix61]

6. This! So much of this! nt

[Dreampuff]

10. Stay safe up there

It looks like Fred has arrived.

[Phoenix61]

11. Yes he has. He's blown one of the few pears I have off the tree.

Fingers crossed the rest hold on. Since Michael we don’t lose power very often during storms. Not so many old trees/branches to get blown down/off.
And thanks!

[Niagara]

7. 🐬🐬🐬

I live in a blue state, but you wouldn't know it by looking at my county.



It's absolutely therapeutic to watch nature's miracles.

[Piasladic]

12. I hear you

When I go out kayaking, I'm just pleased to see them splashing about. I think they're trying to corral fish. It's dinner.

I don't think I have ever seen a dolphin with her offspring. Sounds really cool.

[Phoenix61]

13. They have a much smaller dorsal fin.

You’d see two dorsal fins breaking the water right next to each other, one big one and one little one.