Category: Florida

Orlando’s very, very tragic week

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard about the incredibly tragic events here in Orlando over the last week. There’s been non-stop coverage of all three events, not by local media only, but the big boys have been all over… Continue Reading “Orlando’s very, very tragic week”

Bulldog Ben blows bad, blue notes

Have enjoyed singin’ and playin’ the blues here in Central Florida for the last 21 years. Not quite as active these days, but have some good plans lined up for the short-term future. To see my music page on the world-wide web and sample… Continue Reading “Bulldog Ben blows bad, blue notes”

Bulldog Ben is a shutterbug and goes to the Beach a lot

One of my fave themes when shooting on the shore: Sea Gulls. They’re cool and you never have to get them to sign a damn photo release!

Love My Blues with a Little o’ This Mixed In

I love to talk about the blues and some of the other genres we often associate with it. I have a fascination with those “cross-over zones” where the blues “come together” with other great genres of American music. Although I get that music transcends… Continue Reading “Love My Blues with a Little o’ This Mixed In”

Unique Eatery in Gotha with Fine Food and a Funky Feel.

I made my second visit to Yellow Dog Eats recently and loved it just as much as I did that first time! I’ve said in reviews of other places how much I like restaurants and bars that have a unique style and it’s true.… Continue Reading “Unique Eatery in Gotha with Fine Food and a Funky Feel.”

Don’t ever stay at the Red Roof Inn on Busch Blvd in Tampa

Honestly, it’s hard to imagine how my brief time in “motel hell” could have gone worse. Let me just give you the basics about why this place is so bad, and then you can read my full tirade if you’re so inclined: tiny, dreary… Continue Reading “Don’t ever stay at the Red Roof Inn on Busch Blvd in Tampa”

The Squirrel and the Spiritual Experience

This is a classic blog posting from a while back, before I had my blog here with the folks at Word Press. I’m going to re-run it here, as it’s a fave of mine: Now about that squirrel and “the spiritual experience”! I had… Continue Reading “The Squirrel and the Spiritual Experience”

Can’t beat Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in the morning

I just learned that the Keke’s we had been teased about has finally opened up. I now no longer have to trek to the Dr. Phillips area to have their amazing chow. Not that it’s all that far, not for the Mac-Daddy of all… Continue Reading “Can’t beat Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in the morning”

Review of Achilles Art Cafe, a coffee shop in Orlando

I had noticed Achilles one Saturday afternoon while heading back to the dog house. It’s not too far from the part of Orlando I call home. I was surprised to see that it was not open. I inquired later and found out that A.A.C.… Continue Reading “Review of Achilles Art Cafe, a coffee shop in Orlando”

As we head into the thick of the 2016 elections, this could happen

The Bulldog Barks I’ve been paying close attention to elections since Nixon vs McGovern in ’72 and although I’ll admit to not voting in that one, I haven’t missed one since. I was a freshman in college out of my home state and waited… Continue Reading “As we head into the thick of the 2016 elections, this could happen”