Tampa Bay

Dressing up as (and meeting) a triceratops

Anitra’s on the board of the Glazer Children’s Museum, and their big upcoming attraction is Big John, the world’s largest…

2 years ago

There’s nothing like a hot glory hole on a Saturday afternoon date

We’ve just come from a “hot glass date” at Susan Gott’s glass workshop, which is conveniently located in our neighborhood,…

2 years ago

The world’s largest triceratops is moving to Tampa Bay!

Photo courtesy of Glazer Children’s Museum.Tap to view at fill size. Big John, the largest triceratops skeleton ever found (he’s…

2 years ago

Scenes from Common Dialect, Seminole Heights’ newest brewpub

Tap to view at full size. Common Dialect Beerworks, Seminole Heights’ newest brewpub, held its grand opening this past weekend.…

2 years ago

“Ring the bell or the goat for service.”

I, of course, went with the goat. Here’s the video — you’ll need to turn up your sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa2WqmEFXJ0 If you’re…

2 years ago

For sale in Tampa Bay: A gorgeous monster “Eurorack” analog synth setup for $28K

I can’t justify spending $28K on this monster analog synth setup, but maybe you can. If you’re working on a…

2 years ago

How livable is your city or neighborhood? Count the nearby “boulangeries.”

To the French, bread isn’t just sustenance, but a way of life. It’s a good thing that most Parisians live…

2 years ago

My photos from a visit to Seminole Heights’ new(-ish) store, Tiger Dust

Small Business Saturday (which took place yesterday) is an excellent opportunity to check out local places that I don’t usually…

2 years ago

It’s Small Business Saturday!

With Thanksgiving having come and gone in the U.S., we’re now in the holiday shopping season, which starts with Small…

2 years ago

Scenes from this morning’s bike ride

I do a 10-kilometre (6.2 miles) bike ride as often as I can — typically 4 or 5 days a…

2 years ago