Why not grab a good novel and spend an hour at the beach today? Such is my new daily regimen since we came to Miami and I honestly can't remember how I got on before. Several friends have popped over from the UK recently, and we've had some jolly dinners and lazy days. And I didn't obsess over guestroom decor and menus and sightseeing excursions. That's what living at the beach has done for me.

Paul's much happier too...

And we love watching the neighbours...

*my thanks to frank-o-fyle, who remembers.