One of the really fun parts to living in the Keys is watching how people, both tourist and local alike, handle their liquor. In Key West, there’s a term locals use called the “Vortex,” in which all hope of sobriety is thrown to the alcoholic winds. Naturally, as such things are today, there is a…
I am recovering from hernia surgery this weekend. While I could go into great detail as to how this happened (lifting a fat cat), the fact remains that I am dealing with serious discomfort, and that some of that is the direct result of my internal organs getting a full system reset. What surgeons often…
We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog for a somewhat serious topic, having to do with trauma and coming back stronger. This past week several of my friends have suffered traumatic experiences or have experienced job losses. This time of their life is full of stress, anxiety, and straight out fear. I know that it’s trendy…
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It’s easy to be a Floridian and say “I’m a Floridian, but I’m not Florida Man or Florida Woman.” Unfortunately it’s a lot harder to hail from the Sunshine State when the government you elect does something so boneheaded, so stupid, that even Walt Disney Co. points its finger at you and says “what a…
This past week I was able to enjoy a time honored American tradition for the first time, one which changed my perspective on Autumn forever. In fact, I was so awestruck by its enormous power I’m considering having it installed alongside my house as a patriotic duty. I fired a corncob gun. Now I’m sure…
This has been a very strange week, especially with all the political problems in Washington and the recent super long Stanley Cup playoff games. To top it all off, the New York Yankees pitching staff was caught cheating, calling into question why they even bother playing if all they do is cheat. Nonetheless, all these…
I was up entirely too early. Today my wife had a work meeting she had to run and, as we are temporarily a one car family, I chose to take her to work in order to find a good coffee and wi-fi spot. Now, coffee in hand, I am happy to begin discussing how mother…
When is getting what you need better than getting what you want? When it’s out of the blue, unexpected, and makes you stand ten feet taller. Better still is when it allows you to combined passions, loves and joys in an almost alchemic-style way. History, writing, and creativity are all intertwined to my soul, central…
There’s a bizarre feeling to all of sports these days. It’s that sense you simply can’t shake, and it seems to be oozing out the pores of every single athlete, coach, general manager and even some owners. Saying it smacks of conspiracy theories and black helicopters, but one cannot deny things appear to have come…
Only way whiter and more nasal! Recently I made the difficult decision to end my podcast. The reason it was difficult was that I had to let my ego and my better judgment have a very long chat. My ego made every argument in the book to keep the podcast going, but over time I…
Following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 to the Carolina Panthers, fans and commentators are calling, at the least, for Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich’s firing. While I do not consider myself an expert on the machinations of a professional football team, I did sleep at an Extended Stay Suites in Anaheim, California at little over a…
Following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 to the Carolina Panthers, fans and commentators are calling, at the least, for Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich’s firing. While I do not consider myself an expert on the machinations of a professional football team, I did sleep at an Extended Stay Suites in Anaheim, California at little over a…
You know it’s going to be an interesting Saturday when a cat the size of Hagrid (RIP Robbie Coltrane) decides he’s going to jump from the top of your headboard square onto a full bladder (way to go. Max!). Fortunately I was able to avoid bowling over my beautiful wife (sorry for being an ass…
Halloween is closing in and that means it’s time for Halloween movie and TV special watching. For those who are not into hardcore horror or gore, I’ve decided to compile my must-watch Halloween specials and movies, five each. Movie: Ghostbusters (original) You don’t lead off a Halloween Must-Watch Movie list of this kind without mentioning…
This week’s epic NFL showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended in a 21-15 win for the Bucs, but it also ended in controversy when Bucs QB and soon-to-be-allegedly-divorcee Tom Brady was the beneficiary of a 15 yard roughing the passer call against Falcons defensive player Grady Jarrett. Of course, Falcons fans…
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