Florida

Hurricane WATCH vs WARNING, explained with tacos

Tap to view at full size Once again, because a hurricane watch has been announced for Tampa Bay for Tropical…

1 year ago

Florida history teacher job interview

Florida does have a history of slavery, and it joined the Confederacy, a fact that Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, is…

1 year ago

Motto of the day

Thanks to Adam Hill for the find! Words to live by, especially in these DipShantis times.

1 year ago

Florida job application

Tap to view at full size. I have nothing but respect and admiration for this Florida job candidate’s candor and…

2 years ago

“Margaritaville” is now in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry!

I’ve been saying it for decades and finally Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden agrees with me. On Wednesday, she included…

2 years ago

The difference between “watch” and “warning,” explained with tacos

Attention newly-arrived Floridians! The weather may be sunny and pleasant right now (today it’s a mix of sun and clouds,…

2 years ago

An idea that we should try in Florida

...and hey, it’s easy to buy buses here in Tampa! Need some context? See this New Yorker article, Why Some…

2 years ago

Black History Month in Florida under DeSantis, captured in a single painting

Last year, I heard about a painting by Jonathan Harris, titled Critical Race Theory, pictured below: It depicts Black people,…

2 years ago

Happy National Florida Day!

There’s plenty more of this at Florida Man Comics’ site! As far as I’m concerned, every day is National Florida…

2 years ago

One of Elvis’ jets is up for auction outside Orlando

The Lockheed Jetstar in question. This 1962 Lockheed JetStar — an aircraft from the beginning of the jet age —…

2 years ago