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Cuban Sandwich

Cuban Sandwich

Constructed of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami all stacked up on Cuban bread, the Cuban sandwich is a regional food that is rumored to have come out of YBor City here in Tampa Bay. It is similar to a panini as it is pressed and heated before eating. While here [...]

[ More ] May 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment |
Police, Rain, and Teaching

Police, Rain, and Teaching

This week has been dominated by rain that began on Monday and continues even today.  It has showed signs of weakening as the week progressed.  I was worried..it feels like Seattle, but without nearly enough coffee shops.   Twice on Monday the St. Petersburg police stopped past due to an anonymous complaint about music volume.  Both [...]

[ More ] May 22nd, 2009 | 2 Comments |
Bonsai Beginnings

Bonsai Beginnings

The ingredients for my bonsai empire are coming together.   I’ve had visions of a more tropical feeling bonsai and have been growing lemon trees for the last year.  Having reached the point for transplant I wanted to place them into a more artistic/growing container.  Keeping my eyes open for interested vessels I came across [...]

[ More ] May 22nd, 2009 | No Comments |
Seeking the Green-Minded

Seeking the Green-Minded

If you are an artist, activist, performer, musician, or vendor who seeks not only to live in eco-harmony but desires to get the word out, Gulfport Florida is expanding their monthly Eco-conscious street faire and expo. Participate in three easy steps 1. Register  2. Download, Printout, Fill out, & Bring With 3. Show up at [...]

[ More ] May 21st, 2009 | No Comments |
Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle

While out on my donut quest today I spotted this amazing little blue beetle scurrying across the walk. It intrigued me very much so I took its photo. Caution when clicking on the photos as despite being cropped they remain at their native resolution for you to appreciate the powder blue and yellow awesomeness of [...]

[ More ] May 20th, 2009 | No Comments |

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man in a powered parachute flying over palm trees with the sunset in the background