It’s mid-70s here today. But later this week is supposed to dip to highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s. Geez, I thought I just **left** this party….  😦 But at least it’s only for a few days, then it’s supposed to get warm again. I’ll be here for January, then … More Greetings From Miami

OK, the weather in Jacksonville is way too crappy for my taste, so I left this morning for Daytona Beach (I’m meeting a cyberfriend for lunch tomorrow). It’s a bit drizzly in Daytona too, but it’s a good ten degrees warmer. So here are some photos from a day at the Museum of Arts and Science. … More Museum of Arts and Science

Some photos from a walk along the beach at Jacksonville FL Palm trees and sand Dunes Surf’s up: it was a very windy day Para-surfer Florida’s version of a “snowman” This little girl braved the cold rough waters–but only for a short time Scallop shell. Like most Florida beaches, the reef is pretty far offshore, … More Jacksonville Beach

OK, as you know if you’ve seen the movie (and as you should have guessed if you didn’t, from the title alone) Luke Skywalker dies–or, more correctly, he pulls a Ben Kenobi and vanishes, leaving behind his clothing. The Net is all atwitter at the philosophical meaning of this etc etc etc. But what struck … More Thoughts on Seeing the New “Star Wars” (SPOILERS)

OK, everyone who knows me knows that I am an uncultured barbarian, and “art museums” have virtually no appeal for me. But recently I tried to visit the Museum of Southern History in Jacksonville FL only to find that it had been damaged by Hurricane Irma and was closed for renovations. So, instead, I went to … More Cummer Art Museum

Although the Arboretum in Jacksonville is free to the public, it’s not a city park–it’s owned and managed by a nonprofit local conservation group. There are several miles of hiking trails. I had a good time here: if I lived in Jacksonville I’d be here at least once every week.  😉  Some photos: The Aboretum … More Arboretum

Now that the weather is nice again in J-ville, it’s time for a nice relaxing day at the zoo…. This pathway allows the Tigers to move from one enclosure to the other Inca Tern Oystercatcher taking a bath–he was having a grand ole time Giant Anteater American Turkey Coyote snoozes Whooping Crane preens Green Mamba. … More Jacksonville Zoo

The Catty Shack Big Cat Rescue in Jacksonville FL is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that takes in big cats that need a home. Yes, believe it or not, there are people in the US who think that keeping a lion or leopard in their apartment is a really good idea: other rescues here are from … More Catty Shack Big Cat Rescue

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) is a very nice museum. There were a zillion schoolkids running around when I first got there, but they were all gone by noon.  🙂 Some photos from a visit: The museum Allosaurus Map Turtle Human skeleton and dolphin skeleton Aquatic touch tank Outdoor native plants exhibit Rome–this … More Museum of Science and History

I’ve been at Jacksonville FL for 10 days now, but have been hanging around the edges of it and haven’t been to the city yet. So here are some photos from an afternoon walk downtown. Jacksonville skyline Some tropical palm trees for everyone who is cold today.  😉  Actually, it has been cold here too—the … More A Walk in Downtown Jacksonville