Category Archives: nature
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August 18, 2011Most people probably know that I’m from South Florida. My parents were both raised there, and my grandparents, two of my uncles, and many longtime family friends still live there. I know it’s weird – or pathetic – that I … Continue reading
Florida Lobster Diving 101
August 17, 2011Last week I was in the Florida Keys with my parents, boating and lobster diving with various relatives and friends. Since most people I talk to are a little bemused about what’s involved in Florida lobster diving, here’s an overview. … Continue reading
Sunflowers at the Agricenter
August 8, 2011I happened to drive past the Agricenter on Friday night and saw the sunflower field at Shelby Farms in full bloom. I love to stop there at this time of year, but my regular routes don’t take me that way … Continue reading
Lawn & Garden Update
July 26, 2011My garden has grown notably over the last month or so! The only plants really thriving are the jalapenos and cucumbers. Everything else is flowering, but the flowers wither and die before turning into fruit. I’ve been watering every day … Continue reading
Hope springs new.
March 4, 2011I was only out of town for five days, but it feels like spring arrived here in that short time. I left a more wintry landscape, but came home to find daffodils fully emerged from the ground, hyacinths on their … Continue reading
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