Month: November 2017

Ben Sneaks Off to the Beach on Thanksgiving Eve!

I had a ball at the beach today! Didn’t decide to go until about 1:45 this afternoon, so it wasn’t the longest beach outing I’ve had lately, but it was time very well spent. My schedule and my budget have conspired to keep me… Continue Reading “Ben Sneaks Off to the Beach on Thanksgiving Eve!”

Warning! Pancake Post in Progress!

Bulldog must disclose that this posting contains explicit Carbohydrate References! Folks, I’d never heard of the Aunt Maple’s brand before, but the deadly-good chocolate and banana stuff in this mix are NOT artificial! I truly loved my breakfast this morning! Want you to know… Continue Reading “Warning! Pancake Post in Progress!”

Climate Scientists Issue Second Warning: We Are Killing the Earth

We are killing our planet. Humanity received a first warning from scientists who specialize in the environment in 1992. Nothing changed. Exploitation of our planet for her resources–often in the most rapacious and unsustainable ways–has only accelerated. The Paris Agreement is a very substantial… Continue Reading “Climate Scientists Issue Second Warning: We Are Killing the Earth”

A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 13500 John Young Parkway Orlando, Florida 32837 Call 407 206-5039 I’ve dined at the Applebee’s location in the Hunters Creek area of Orlando many times. If you’re from metro Orlando or visit much, you probably know that’s very close… Continue Reading “A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s”

A Visit to My County’s Ag Extension Service

Some of you may know that I’ve been wanting to find ways to grow stuff. I had a ball gathering some ideas at Orlando’s Veg Fest nine days ago. There were hundreds of companies, growers, educators and agencies who rented tables for the event;… Continue Reading “A Visit to My County’s Ag Extension Service”

Haiku: Trees and Flowers

  Trees and flowers and tight auburn curls in the meadow in the morning       Photo credit Benjamin Lawrence Basile  

Bulldog Needs to Get Back to Butterfly Heaven Soon!

Moss Park. Lots and lots of Butterflies. That was back in the springtime and it was an outdoor excursion I’ll always treasure. One of the best EVER for this puppy, sans un doute! (Can’t beat Florida in the spring if you’re a butterfly buff!)… Continue Reading “Bulldog Needs to Get Back to Butterfly Heaven Soon!”