I left the house this morning, seeking a sense of normalcy in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. What I found in my neighborhood proves the resilience of old houses in Florida. Battered off and on for over 65 years by hurricanes of all strengths, these gems still stand. And so does the natural setting around them, with the exception of many trees that gave up the fight and fell to earth.
CYNTHIA D. BERTELSEN 