December Garden
I just did a small garden clean-up and planting to usher in 2011. I still have to take out the leaf blower to tidy up….
Key West
Eclipse Unnerves Local Flora, Fauna in Key West
This image of the total eclipse of the moon, photographed from a rooftop in Key West, ushered in the winter solstice. A total lunar eclipse…
Key West Christmas Parade – sincere & dinky
Yesterday the Annual Holiday parade started at Truman and White at 7pm. We were on Truman near the top having enjoyed a glass of punch…
Gardening – Season Two in Key West
I’m not sure, but I think we have two annual gardening seasons in Key West as opposed to one continuous season. I seem to notice…
Fantasy Fest – Yikes!!
This post will be mostly images because they say it so much better than I can . This year’s theme is Habitat for Insanity. An…
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…
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…
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…