Back when I was director of Bike Florida, my all-time favorite tour was along the Forgotten Coast….from Port St. Joe … More
Month: November 2022
Rhapsody in gray
On my way to breakfast with the guys early Saturday morning I was cycling through campus. But than I saw … More
Carpetbaggers, bank robbers and demon rum: A history of the Gainesville Sun
Listen, there’s been a lot of chatter lately about the future of The Gainesville Sun. Before we get elbow-deep into … More
Is this a great town or what?
Took myself to the Matheson on Sunday to hear Gary Mormino, author of “Dreams In The New Century: Instant Cities, … More
I found my life in a book and that has made all the difference
“From the time I learned to read I wanted to write.” Web Miller. In the summer of my 15th year … More
Sid Homan made the Voice Of The People the stuff of drama, comedy and show biz
Sidney Homan was a renown Shakespearian scholar at the University of Florida. He was also, for some years, the creative … More
Final deep thoughts before the train wreck we’ll call the 2022 midterms
Being an optimist by nature, I like to look on the bright side. Listen, if Gov. Anti-Ron were still a … More
GNV marches to a different drummer
First, a little history lesson. Hey GNV! Did you know that Gainesville was the only city in Florida to vote … More
About Wild Spaces….and all that
If you haven’t voted yet, here are some things to consider in regard to the “Wild Spaces Public Places…” ballot … More
Inside Fortress Emerson
Safe at last! Safe at last! First the good news: Albert and Alberta were marked safe from antifa. This thanks … More
