Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Key West, FL
ODOMETER: 80,549 | TODAY’S MILES: 243 | MILES TRAVELED: 2,604
by Grant
Jana and I enjoy our usual routine, a nice fresh coffee followed by a walk with the dogs and then back for breakfast and into our day.
Jack and Ellie came downtown with us and we went in search of Peter Lik’s Gallery. This proved a little difficult as the gallery had relocated. On the way we found several other galleries on Duval Street, most notably DE LA, which is Jorge de la Torriente’s gallery. The curator was a lovely lady who showed real interest in both Jack and Ellie’s interest in Torriente’s work.
Jack has been exploring his photographic talents and producing some phenomenal results. Seeing Torriente’s work close up (and Lik’s work through the windows) was certainly inspiring for him.
We had a wonderful lunch at a little Cuban cafe, Fritas Cuban Burgers. The food was really authentic and the service was awesome! Lovely people!! It had a quaint outdoor dining area just off Duval Street, and Frita the dog was really cute. ?
We headed back to the bus for school and work and spent the remainder of the day working on our respective ‘stuff’.
We’re getting a feel for Boyd’s now and liking the vibe. It’s a combination of a lot of regulars, some full timers and staff that live at the park. The staff in particular is very friendly.
We end up heating up leftovers for dinner and settling in for our second night on Key West. The evening breeze coming in off the bay is lovely and we leave the windows open to enjoy the fresh breeze.
Jack has been exploring his photographic talents and producing some phenomenal results. Seeing Torriente’s work close up was certainly inspiring for him.
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When you leave the window open to enjoy the evening breeze you also let in the sounds of the campground. When we stayed in Key West in general. The thing that stands out among the many noises at night is the roosters. The Key West Gypsy Chickens are everywhere.
They are descendants of wild island chickens that were brought to the mainland as food. Because Key West is a ‘No-Kill’ island the chicken population has blossomed. All the while where there’s chickens, there’s roosters.
Having grown up on a farm with chickens, turkeys, pigs and sheep I realize that roosters crow at dawn and can make a ruckus at other times.
In the case of the Key West roosters they crow at all hours of the night. I am not sure if it is a result of their inbreeding (JK) or they’re getting into the island rum and don’t realize what time it is.
Nonetheless we’ve had to close the window at night just to avoid the many roosters crowing at the non-existent sunrise.
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Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!
Grant’s built homes, companies, and communities, but the most beautiful thing he’s built is the life we’ve gotten to share for more than 21 years now. It’s a life grounded in love, kindness, and deep gratitude for our family and all the experiences we get to have together, thanks to him.
I love Grant’s integrity, purpose, passion, and his heart-centered generosity of spirit — whether he’s working on visionary wellness communities or transforming an abandoned shack into our next family home.
Right now, I’m so grateful for Grant’s support during the hardest health challenge of my life, whether it be helping me walk down the stairs, dressing me, driving me to endless appointments, or reminding me of my own strength when things get scary. He holds space for all of who I am, supporting the choices I make for my healing, and supporting my dreams with unwavering belief in me, in sickness and in health.
At the same time, Grant is the best dad to Jack and Ellie. Watching him with them, celebrating their gifts, supporting their journeys, and being their safe harbor is a blessing and a joy. He parents with empathy, kindness, an open mind and endless patience, and show them, every day, what it means to be a man who leads with his heart.
At work, Grant is a force of nature. He inspires positive change, connection, and makes the world better, one project at a time. But beyond his impressive accomplishments, it’s his humility, his servant leadership, and his genuine care for people that truly set him apart. Grant doesn’t just work to improve businesses, he works to improve lives.
He’s taught me that true success is measured not by what we achieve but by how much we care. And Grant cares so much; about his family, his friends, his community, and this planet we all share.
Grantly, thank you for being wild and free, for embracing life’s chaos with open arms, and for loving me and our family unconditionally.
Happy Birthday!
Today, as you begin your twenties, we want to pause and celebrate the beautiful human you are. Your authenticity is a light, shining through in everything you do. You live your truth with a courage that inspires all of us. Your creativity is captivating, lifting the spirits of those who witness it. We admire your dedication to your own art and your profound connection to music, film and art in all forms.
Your unwavering selflessness, kindness and compassion are strengths that move quietly but profoundly, touching lives in ways you don’t always realize. The warmth and care you extend to others is a true reflection of your being. It’s a gift to watch you uplift those around you, always consciously mindful, always compassionate.
As you continue on your artistic journey, know that we are with you, supporting you always. We believe in your art, unlimited by commercial constraints and free from the mainstream’s narrow definitions of success. Your authentic vision, your voice, and your perspective are important and needed in this world.
Keep following your passions. Keep being you—because who you are is truly a gift to this world. Here’s to more years of creativity, joy, and the pure expression of your true self.
We love you so much, Jack. Happy 20th Birthday!
With all our love and admiration,
Mum & Dad
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