Monthly Archives: September 2017

I’m talking about the governor of Florida, whom, you may recall, I praised for his handling of hurricane Irma.  Not everyone felt the same. It seems Governor Scott has been responsible for the huge increase in Florida’s population and business….and … Continue reading →

Geography determines so much of life.   I know, I know, this is not an original thought.  Many books have been written on the topic.   I’ve read a couple and been impressed, but not as much as I have going through a … Continue reading →

I’m learning that there’s a whole lot more to surviving a hurricane than actually making it through the storm. Only a few gas stations in our entire county have fuel.  Luckily, Don and I have 3/4 full tanks, so are … Continue reading →

This was my first….and hopefully….. my last hurricane.   What a week. First, watching category 5 Irma was terrifying.   But projections were it would turn north and not bother the west coast of Florida that much.  OK, I can deal with … Continue reading →

The Florida Keys are already being evacuated.   Many people are leaving other Florida cities, trying to get out before Irma arrives over the weekend. Us?   I tried to get a flight out, to any where;  but every airport in Florida … Continue reading →