Remember Granny? Rose McDonald was a beloved figure among Gainesville’s downtown street person community. Everybody seemed to know and like … More
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Cars, cows and trees
I originally wrote this piece several years ago for The Sun. Oddly, with a bit of updating it seems as … More
The Flim-Flam State
Listen, Florida has always been fertile ground for confidence men, quick buck artists, dream weavers and rascals. It’s our history. … More
Food by the truckload
Looks like Gainesville’s new food truck park is about ready to go. Check it out this weekend on SW 2nd … More
My Florida state of mind
While we’re waiting for The Next Big Thing to happen, lemme brag on my state for a piece. I’ve cycled … More
We can calm University Avenue
Strolling the narrow streets of old Dublin one evening, I attempted to make casual conversation with my adult daughter. “I’ve … More
Life in the fast, fast, fast lane
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve checked in on the current state of autoAmerican anarchy. So much to lament…so … More
Between the signs
Listen, I’m glad to see they’re putting more signage on University Avenue to remind drivers to slow down and pay … More
Remember the Forgotten Coast
The latest edition of Armchair Traveling In The Age of Covid takes us to a stretch of Florida that has … More
We already know how
The good news about University Avenue, and how to fix it, is that we do not have to – if … More
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