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[Update] Tonight’s gig at JolliMons Island is canceled

It would’ve been the band’s last official gig of 2023 for Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons — which includes yours…

11 months ago

Puppies at conferences are a great idea

On the second full day of Okta’s annual conference, Oktane, there was an area marked with this very promising sign...…

1 year ago

Join me, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons at JolliMons Island this Tuesday!

Tap to view at full size. After a summer hiatus, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons (of which I am…

1 year ago

We’re getting the band back together this Tuesday!

JolliMons Island is in Clearwater — 301 S Belcher Road. This Tuesday, September 19th at JolliMons Island in Clearwater, I’ll be…

1 year ago

I ’m a cryptocurrency scam magnet today

The postcard This postcard appeared in our mailbox this morning — here’s the front... ...and here’s the back: Note that…

1 year ago

I had no idea there were Michael Jackson-branded sewer pipes

Seen on Central Avenue in Seminole Heights during my daily bike ride.

1 year ago

Hello no-eth my old friend…

I’ve already filled up our portable tanks for our generator with ethanol-free gasoline, in case the power goes out. The…

1 year ago

In memory of Sinéad O’Connor: The Hank Shocklee remix of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

I had this CD single; here’s its J-card.Tap to view at full size. In honor of Sinéad O’Connor, who died…

1 year ago

Get outside!

It’s a lovely day — or at least, it’s a lovely day here in Tampa. Get outside!

1 year ago

A snapshot from my daily bike ride

I try to do a 10K bike ride most weekdays and on at least one of the weekend days, and…

1 year ago