The Tom and Betsy Franz Legacy Fund
The Tom and Betsy Franz Legacy Fund was created in January 2026 to carry forward a shared commitment to honor and support the people, places, and things that brought so much joy to... READ MORE
10 Tips for Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden
It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a home landscape. Birds provide background music. Butterflies perform beautiful ballets as they dance from flower to flower. Squirrels and hummingbirds provide... READ MORE
Sakes Alives! A Massive Yellow Jacket Hive
An Underground Discovery on Our Wooded Florida Property We bought our own little piece of paradise in 1999. It was two beautifully wooded acres, which we used to build our home. Since we... READ MORE
My story in new Chicken Soup for the Soul Book
Many of my stories are inspired by nature. My story in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul Book: “Change Your Habits Change Your Life“, is about the inspiration I received while watching... READ MORE
The challenges of woodworking as we age
I’ve enjoyed building things ever since I was a kid. Maybe it started when my grandmother began giving us Legos every Christmas. Or maybe I inherited my love of building and creativity from... READ MORE
Brevard Zoo Community Build and How it Changed Me
Being one of the fortunate ones who participated in what has been called the "World's Largest Community Build" gave me a whole new view of mankind. I was able to catch a glimpse... READ MORE