Posted on October 31, 2017
For Halloween this year, I donned a Final Fantasy White Mage costume, one that I crafted myself. FYI a WHM looks like this. As a longtime fan of the series, and devout WHM, this was something I’ve always wanted to do. The colored water bottles are potions, and the feathers are phoenix downs. My former […]
Posted on October 8, 2017
Heard Brown Bag Brass Band tonight at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen off Aloma. They are an informal sideline band with a rotating lineup, and they play around town at various places such as Tibby’s, Muddy Waters, Will’s, The Social, and private events like weddings, etc. They are fun and funky, and have that classic New […]
Posted on July 28, 2017
Just wanted to post something about Eugene Snowden, our patron saint of feel good music here in Orlando. He’s been playing in and around Central Florida for well over 20 years now, probably longer. Anyone who’s semi-knowledgeable of the Central Florida music scene, or has even gone to various local shows over the years, knows […]
Posted on July 9, 2017
Last week I finally sailed on a tall ship, something I’ve been yearning to do for 10 years now. My god it was fantastic!! So authentic, romantic, and exciting all at the same time, nothing compares to it. Except perhaps sailing on an even bigger, older tall ship (something I intend to do). The creaking […]
Posted on June 27, 2017
How to get 30 years out of a t-shirt? Simply lose it in a series of closets and attics for a very long time, then remove, wash, and put it on your child. This little league jersey is going on 32 years now. Pictured: me wearing it in 1985, and my son wearing it in […]
Posted on June 20, 2017
No, not Neko Case (no disrespect). Nicky Case, and the quality of their work, passion, and humanity. Let’s just say if the world was ending and we could only choose 50 people to represent humanity, I’m pretty sure I’d like Nicky to be on that list (after me, because I don’t want to die). Nicky […]
Posted on June 6, 2017
I just finished reading a very old, apparently well-known cult classic known as Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott (1884). My friend gave it to me as a going away gift (they were going away, and looking for a good home for it). After reading it (and enjoying it), I did the usual Googling around to […]
Posted on May 29, 2017
Went paddleboarding today in Lake Killarney (the lake where Trader Joe’s is). Paddleboard Orlando has a shop there, where they rent/sell boards. It was a lot of fun, and definitely a great Florida summer activity. Because of their size, the boards move pretty fast in the water, giving you a nice breeze, as well as […]
Posted on April 20, 2017
Today I went sailing for the first time. I took a 2-day ASA 101 certified sailing course, making me an official sailor! I’ve got a log book and everything 🙂 Captain Billy Chandler of Beachside Sailing took us out in a 23′ Hunter sloop around Merritt Island, FL.
Posted on March 28, 2017
Tonight I attended a live recording of NPR’s Science Friday at the Bob Carr Theater here in Orlando, hosted by WMFE-FM 90.7. It was very cool to see Ira Flatow in person reading lines for the show, cracking jokes, and interviewing guests. The show featured robots, prosthetics, live music, and space exercise. And to top […]