Very early on in my Navy stint I signed a petition. Yeah, I know. But it was the sixties and … More
Author: FreeGNV
More autoAmerican anarchy
Being another update about everyday acts of anarchy in autoAmerica: Life is cheap in autoTexas. With 10 people a day … More
The revolution is in peril
Now that “personal mobility” is getting to be a thing, the public safety implications of emerging personal transportation options like … More
Sleepless in City Hall
Former Alachua County Manager Randy Reid typically ends his correspondence with “In Public Service.” Appropriate coming from a man who … More
Time for a managed retreat
We did not save the best for last on our Forgotten Coast Tour. In fact, on the very first day … More
Hurricanes and asphalt
Donna put a palm tree in my room. No, not my sister Donna. Hurricane Donna. That was in 1960. I … More
Talking about real money
In retrospect, President Trump should have chosen his words more carefully. Who knew, right? That the man with the silver … More
The Blue-Green Algae State
Remember that scene from “Jaws” when the police chief wanted to close the beaches and the mayor said no because … More
Ron’s hot asphalt folly
It’s never too soon to start working on the legacy thing. I had rather hoped that Gov. Ron DeSantis would … More
What a wonderful world
In retrospect, I blame IGY. Or rather Donald Fagen did. And who knew that my favorite jazz-rock fusion guy would … More
