Images of Goombay 2010
This may be my favorite Key West festival. It is easy, inclusive, and appeals to the senses. “The word goombay relates to the beating of…
Jessica
R V Beaumont – Community comes together for beloved Drag Queen funeral
Yesterday we went to the 801 to commemorate the life of RV Beaumont, one of the original drag queens. If you were fortunate enough to…
Happy Garden
This is my first mini eggplant harvest. These are coming along nicely but I don’t know what to do with kumquats. maybe a nice sauce?…
First Fruitcakes
Dried fruit and nuts arrived a couple of days ago and I didn’t want to bother my new friend and her children who agreed to…
Fat Porch Cat – Mr Surly Update
We are slowly introducing our three housecats to Mr Surly and it has been easy for the most part. We sneak Mr Surly in at…
Confessions of a Fruitcake Eater
I have just ordered $150.00 worth of nuts, glace cherries, raisins, currents and candied pineapple. Yes, I admit it – I am making fruitcakes. That’s…
Gary of a Thousand Orchids
Gary Gethen is a plantsman with a passion for orchids. He is the go-to guy in Key West for all things orchid and he never…
Petty Crime, Serious Response
Last week my friend and my mom came for a visit. We did the usual things including taking in the sunset at Mallory Square, walking…
Impromptu feast in Artists Garden – a Vertical experience
Yesterday Andre Joris’ parents surprised me by coming to my garden to see what Andre was creating. This led to an invitation to their garden…
Wildlife is already arriving
Look at how clever this adolescent iguana is. I was out on the deck looking straight at him for a good long while before I…