READ ME, I’M IRISH
Three outstanding books by Irish authors to celebrate that pot of gold at the end of the reading rainbow!
The Library at the Edge of the World
By Felicity...
Common grackles — victims of their own success
I’d say I can’t tell you the last time I saw a common grackle, but that wouldn’t be true. I saw one last Saturday while riding my...
WILD THINGS: SCUTES & SHITE-POKES AT THE BLUE HOLE
I was up at the Blue Hole on Big Pine the other day, standing on the platform, staring at the gator in the shallow water below, watching...
How a trip down memory lane can build your confidence
A trip down memory lane can twist and turn in all different directions. The memories can be anything from good, bad, sad, or a “Wow! I can’t...
SEX, DRUGS & PALM TREES: LOCAL COLLECTS STORIES FROM GOOD OLD DAYS
I’m not exactly a green plantain, but as someone who landed in Key West a little over eight years ago, I also don’t yet have much Conch...
A dead whale washed up in the Everglades. Turns out, it’s a new species...
In January 2019, a 38-foot, 30-ton whale washed up on Sandy Key in the Everglades. I happened to be camping at Flamingo, by chance, and ran over...
CRAZY LITTLE BOOKS ABOUT LOVE
This is a funny year to break out the Valentine hearts and chocolates. Couples who have been quarantined together could probably use a little distance. On the...
OPINION: I HATE STENCILS, AND HERE’S WHY …
I have a red hot hatred for stencils. I know that’s an inflammatory statement, but hear me out.
Stencils are, or should be dammit, the last port of...
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH; TAKE CARE OF YOURS
In 1964, President Johnson declared February as American Heart Month, 9 years after his heart attack. Since then, every president has continued with the February tradition. Why...
MILES TO GO: LET’S TALK FOOTBALL — 3 WORDS I NEVER THOUGHT I’D WRITE
OK, let’s talk football.
Wow. There’s three words I never thought I’d type. Before we start, let me clarify. This “talk” will be well beneath most of you...
