When his father feigned excitement at observing the murky and distant Colorado River, his son replied, “But it’s just water. I can go to our hotel room to look at water.” I laughed to myself. He was right, from such a distance even the mighty Colorado River looked tame and benign. From so far away, the Colorado River really was merely faucet water. Continue reading Making the Grand Canyon Grand Again: Going Below the Rim
No matter how many vortices a city may have, it will always be a challenge to surmount the physical and spiritual beauty of a good ol’ Florida ocean sunrise. Continue reading Sunrise at Mickler’s Landing
According to National Geographic Magazine, this is the #1 Driver’s Drive in the world.
I saw nothing to make me disagree with this assessment. Continue reading The Magic of Highway 89
I hate to admit it, but maybe I’m being converted from a beach to a mountain person. Continue reading To Zion and Back Again
Affordable Tattoo Removal in Jacksonville: ReversaTatt Review Ink Is Cool Until You Regret It Tattoos, at their best, are the physical embodiments of the most meaningful events, ideas, or connections during a particular stage of life. Tattoos can be a form of self-expression, creativity or a collection of art. Sometimes. They can also be impulsive drunken … Continue reading Affordable Tattoo Removal in Jacksonville: ReversaTatt Review
Ripped in Riverside: A Recommendation for a Personal Trainer in Jacksonville Two of the most beneficial, yet stressful people to find in life are a good therapist and a personal trainer. Despite any facade of professionalism, these are two extremely intimate relationships: One will eventually understand how screwed up you are on the inside while … Continue reading Ripped in Riverside: A Recommendation for a Personal Trainer in Jacksonville
Clown Terrorizes Downtown Porta Potties in Jacksonville, Florida. A Port-a-Potty on Main Street Jacksonville authorities have received reports of a “creepy” clown stalking locals unfortunate enough to use portable toilets in the downtown area. Victims describe the clown as a “menacing presence with a love for potty humor and a shit-eating grin.” While no victims have accused the … Continue reading Clown Terrorizes Downtown Porta Potties in Jacksonville, Florida.
“Jacksonville can be more than just Bud Light and a beach.” Continue reading Jacksonville is Still Dead, Sometimes
How Jacksonville Does Halloween Right: The Haunted Trail The Rise of Halloween in Popular Culture My students can’t tell me who Hemingway is, but they are well acquainted with defense strategies for a zombie apocalypse. According to Fox News, Christmas is under attack every year (although Jesus seems well protected by the spirit of consumerism), but … Continue reading How Jacksonville Does Halloween Right: The Haunted Trail
Jacksonville Zombie Walk 2015: With Zombie Haikus “I loved my momma I eat her with my mouth closed, how she would want it.” The Undead Gather for a Great Cause The 8th annual Jacksonville Zombie Walk took place on October 18th at Hemming Park. The walk began at four in the afternoon and the undead … Continue reading Jacksonville Zombie Walk 2015: With Zombie Haikus
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