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The beach at Blind Pass, Captiva Island
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Graffiti bridge in Southwest Florida
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This is the bridge that spans the newly dredged Blind Pass, now flowing between the islands of Sanibel and Captiva here in Southwest Florida. While checking out the pass one day with friends, I could not resist clambering down the hill to the shore, to see if there were any good shells rolling in. That’s when I saw this graffiti message spray-painted on the side of the bridge. It says, “FREEDOM ISN’T UNDER ANY FLAG”.
I don’t know what it’s all about, so I’m going to make something up. I think someone objects to the Pledge of Allegiance. For those of you who hail from countries other than the United States, here’s how the Pledge goes:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the country for which it stands; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
One of the best things about being Americans is that we have the right to debate stuff like this. We also have the right to remain silent while the pledge is being said, or to speak out and express our opinions if we feel we are being required to do something that is unconstitutional.
But I don’t think we have the right to deface public property just to get our point across. I haven’t been out to Blind Pass since this photograph was taken, so I don’t know if this has already been addressed. But I do hope that the graffiti is gone the next time I visit.
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If you dig it, they will come – “Santiva”, Florida
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Flowing through Blind Pass
it’s water under the bridge –
lots of fishes, too!
Florida’s fabulous cloud formations float above the newly-dredged Blind Pass, a waterway between the islands of Sanibel and Captiva in Southwest Florida. The area is sometimes affectionately referred to as “Santiva”. The Pass is something of a marvel to my eyes. Before moving to Southwest Florida in 2006, I had been vacationing on Sanibel annually for several years and never saw more than puddles under the bridge.
Now, thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers, a swift current swirls through the Pass, and the local news is currently reporting abundances of mackerel, kingfish – and sharks! If you look closely, you can see several heads bobbing out there in the mouth of the pass. I’m betting they haven’t read the local news lately… 
Some of you with sharp eyes may also have noticed that in addition to fishes, the Pass also attracts a species known as “militant shellers”. Bonus points if you know who they are! ;o)
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This Way Thurs-Way is under new management!
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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
I am the new manager of This Way Thurs-Way, a Thursday photo meme about signs and the road. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to help keep this meme afloat, and I hope that everyone reading this will consider visiting the participants and maybe even post a “This Way” of your own now and then!
Here is a path I’ve recently encountered –
That’s the bridge between Sanibel and Captiva, under which the waters of Blind Pass flow, courtesy of recent efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers to open up the pass after many years of dry sand under the bridge. You can drive across, walk or even ride you bike – just don’t jump, ok?
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Twin Reflections In The Sky
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Twin Reflections In The Sky
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Twin reflections shine
Tide pool bright and sand bar dark
Luna on the Gulf
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Blind Pass Sunrise, Sanibel Island, Florida
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Blind Pass Sunrise, Sanibel Island, Florida
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