Florida

Florida’s bad plan for development in state parks

Art by V. Steiner. Click to see the source. With much secrecy, little notice, and almost no time slated for…

1 year ago

I finally got the front yard plumeria to bloom!

Tap to view at full size. I’ve been tending to them for a year since they’d been hit by a…

2 years ago

Hello no-eth my old friend…

I’ve already filled up our portable tanks for our generator with ethanol-free gasoline, in case the power goes out. The…

2 years ago

Hurricane WATCH vs WARNING, explained with tacos

Tap to view at full size Once again, because a hurricane watch has been announced for Tampa Bay for Tropical…

2 years ago

Florida history teacher job interview

Florida does have a history of slavery, and it joined the Confederacy, a fact that Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, is…

2 years ago

Motto of the day

Thanks to Adam Hill for the find! Words to live by, especially in these DipShantis times.

3 years ago

Florida job application

Tap to view at full size. I have nothing but respect and admiration for this Florida job candidate’s candor and…

3 years ago

“Margaritaville” is now in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry!

I’ve been saying it for decades and finally Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden agrees with me. On Wednesday, she included…

3 years ago

The difference between “watch” and “warning,” explained with tacos

Attention newly-arrived Floridians! The weather may be sunny and pleasant right now (today it’s a mix of sun and clouds,…

3 years ago