Category: Florida

Hurricane Matthew: I’m Not Your BFF!

I’m doing what all Floridians are doing today: hunkering down in my apartment, waiting for Hurricane Matthew to pass. I starting preparing a few weeks ago. I’ve always stashed batteries, candles and that sort of thing; I’ve got battery-powered lanterns aplenty, a good digital… Continue Reading “Hurricane Matthew: I’m Not Your BFF!”

Golf Legend Arnold Palmer Has Passed

It’s quite possible that Arnold Palmer was the best-known golfer of all time. He had a home here in Orlando for a very long time and he was well-loved in this part of the world. Although he was a true legend in the game… Continue Reading “Golf Legend Arnold Palmer Has Passed”

Fave Fotos: Made It Back to the Beach on Sunday

I did get back to the beach yesterday, it had been way too long. It’s still summer down here in the Sunshine State. Although the too-hot temps were no fun, I had a good time. This would be my fave foto from this outing.… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: Made It Back to the Beach on Sunday”

An Ibis and a Splash of Color

I love the Ibis. Fascinating bird. You see them everywhere you go in Florida. I love zoos. Here is a photo of an Ibis at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. It features an Ibis with unusual color seeming to be trying to adjust… Continue Reading “An Ibis and a Splash of Color”

Florida: The Punchline State – WSJ

Bulldog barks: I love Dave Barry. Read one his columns for the first time at least 30 years ago and I swear he’s even funnier these days. If you spend three minutes reading Dave’s explanation about why the Sunshine State is so damn weird–funny… Continue Reading “Florida: The Punchline State – WSJ”

Second Trip to Achilles Art Cafe in Orlando

I made it back to Achilles Art Cafe today and the good service and truly unique atmosphere have not changed at all. That’s a good thing. The hours have changed, however; they no longer open one Saturday per month. If you’d like to read… Continue Reading “Second Trip to Achilles Art Cafe in Orlando”

Shelby Turnier on Instagram: “So I grew up a little today. I’m so excited to start this next chapter as an assistant coach at UNF!”

Congratulations to Chicago Bandits pitcher Shelby Turnier on another milestone in her stellar career. The former UCF Ace is now on the UNF staff. We UCF fans are fine with it. The Ospreys are not in our conference! Good on you, Shelby! See this… Continue Reading “Shelby Turnier on Instagram: “So I grew up a little today. I’m so excited to start this next chapter as an assistant coach at UNF!””

Fave Fotos: My Pigeon Friend from Crane Creek Streaks By

I was very pleased with the pix from that visit to Crane Creek Promenade in Melbourne. The one featuring Pete the Pigeon doing Warp 10 right past my face just might be the best one from that afternoon. I’ll let you decide. It certainly… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: My Pigeon Friend from Crane Creek Streaks By”

Fave Fotos: Mr. Pelican Broods in the Surf

It’s so true that gulls and pelicans make marvelous photo subjects. Here’s a pensive pelican from Brevard County who didn’t stay in this pose very long. I think I was just a bit too close for comfort and he took to flight. I got… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: Mr. Pelican Broods in the Surf”

Fave Fotos: Crane Creek Promenade in Melbourne

  I’m on vacation right at the moment. Will visit some great settings for photography before I have to turn myself in next Tuesday. I visited Crane Creek Promenade in Melbourne two or three vacations ago. Liked the pix I got while I was… Continue Reading “Fave Fotos: Crane Creek Promenade in Melbourne”