She could neither change places nor things, a requisite for surviving any addiction.
On Reserving Judgment
Best Yet Meet & Greet
Guns; videos; huge cookies; games with prizes; souvenirs; free toys and books; popcorn; drinks; and a big, beautiful, docile firehouse dog named Spot: these were what you missed if you didn't attend the Davenport, Florida's City Open House. I was there as volunteer chair of the city's Parks & Recreations committee and found some news... Continue Reading →
A Sister Davenport?
Besides an old and a new, Davenport is a community of two’s in almost every way.
Dust off the Welcome Mat
Trump pointed out that his laggard response to Puerto Rico was because it was “totally destroyed.” Yes, Mr. President, that’s what Cat 5 hurricanes do to little islands in big oceans.
Remember: Irma Lacks a Heart
Given Texas’ recent experience with Harvey, Hurricane Irma could prove to be like your most irritating cousin or neighbor.
Update on Our Local Dumper
Our commissioners don’t need the permission of a Code of Ordinances to go after businesses that look like drug dens, ones with “Forever For Sale” signs purposely painted and trashed to appear unattractive, and businesses that prove to be bad neighbors.
Jack in the Monkey Puzzle
This is a story I wrote in 2017 -- sort a true, sort a fiction -- about a tree I once knew, one alight with vultures. Enjoy & Happy Halloween!
Starke Rocks!
The painted rock craze has visited Davenport.
Theorists Fueled in Latest Re-Zoning
Davenport Conspiracy Theorists Fueled in Latest J&N Stone Re-Zoning Request
DACA Plans for Artful Future
Back in May I attended my first meeting of the Davenport Arts & Cultural Alliance (DACA) and was not disappointed.
My Ex-Signature Doctor
I'd been seeing this doctor for about six years. Then, last year, she started a "Signature" program to deliver "personalized" healthcare to patients willing to dole her office up $1,500 a year for it. Up until that point I thought I was already receiving "personalized" care, so I didn't think much of it. Then I got sick.
Double the Ducklings
If you didn't think Lake Play had enough ducks, today's your lucky day. Just hatched are double the ducklings. The March babies are already grown up and some have left Lake Play. With the drought, surely there's not enough food to go around. The new ducklings are staying close to a source of food for now... Continue Reading →
