Florida
“We gotta move so we can move.”
IT MAKES SENSE. We gotta move our stuff back to our motorhome. Until that’s done, we can’t move down the road. And what we want to do more than anything is move down the road. See the country. Meet the people. Resume our Great American Adventure. That’s what we’re about these days. So let’s get it done! … Continue reading
Keeping you occupied…
KEEPING YOU OCCUPIED. Something is wrong. Dreadfully wrong. I knew it from the moment I climbed out of bed this morning. I’m an early riser because I need a little quiet time to myself every morning before I start throwing the ball. I need a little time in the bullpen. That’s when I plan the … Continue reading
CeeLo Green, up close and personal…
FREE TICKETS, SO WHY NOT? Free stuff is good. So when I was recently offered front row seats for CeeLo Green’s “Love Train Tour” concert, I snapped them up. All I knew about the dude was that he was a host on “The Voice” and the few times I watched the show he seemed like a … Continue reading
Saying goodbye to the Blues…
NAVAL AIR STATION, PENSACOLA. Naval Air Station, Pensacola is the only game in town. As employer and as home-away-from home to countless sailors of all ages, both enlisted men and officers, the United States Navy dominates the scene. It’s what the town of Pensacola is all about. And the real star of the show is … Continue reading
Happy Fourth of July…
FOURTH OF JULY, 2016. Independence Day! We celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. That document declared the young American colonies to be the United States of America and no longer part of the British Empire. This most historic of days in our nation’s history is typically celebrated with fireworks, parades, … Continue reading
Kona Shaved Ice on a Super-Hot Day…
DEAR GREG, I’M A LITTLE CONFUSED. “I’m a little confused. I thought yours was a travel blog…and it was when you started your Great American Adventure in 2013. But recently you began adding posts about people you’ve met, former clients like professional athletes, your personal reflections, humor, cooking, the book you’re writing (“My Life in Court) and now … Continue reading
“Sticky Fingers Fred”
NEXT IN MY “BOOK-SIGNING SERIES.” This is next in the series about notable clients I’ve represented during my 34 years-long career as a litigation attorney. These were clients who’s stories I’ve selected to appear in separate chapters of the book I’m writing about “My Life in Court.” When I introduced you to this series recently I … Continue reading
Sentimental Journey into the South…
JUNE 7, 2016 A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY. You guys know that our friend Jon, who’s lived in the South his entire life, has been taking us around and showing us the sights. And his “tours” are lots better than what Gray Line has to offer. Those bus tours are better than nothing in a pinch, when we … Continue reading
Another Blue Ribbon Tour of Pensacola…
ANOTHER BLUE RIBBON TOUR. You’ve already met Jon York, our friend and the one who’s made our stay in Pensacola the best it could be. The tour he gave us today was “top of the line.” In fact it was “over the top.” The guy is something else. Just when we think he’s already outdone … Continue reading
The King and His Court…
FIRST IN AN OCCASIONAL SERIES. This blog was never intended to be strictly a “travelogue.” Remember, this is more than a chronicle of our journey across America. Today’s post is the first in an occasional series about specific chapters in the book I’m writing, “My Life in Court.” You remember, don’t you? I told you a … Continue reading
Cooking Class at SoGourmet and Kitchenry…
Pensacola, Florida. May 14, 2016 MY STORY CONTINUES. TODAY I WENT BACK TO SCHOOL. As those of you who follow my blog already know, cooking is my hobby…serious hobby. I’d rather be in the kitchen cooking for friends than doing just about anything else. I’ve even wondered on occasion how different my life would have … Continue reading
Joe Patti’s Seafood Market…
April 29, 2016. Pensacola, Florida. AN UNLIKELY POST? My story continues with a visit to Joe Patti’s Seafood Market. What’s to post about a seafood market, right? Wrong! Joe Patti’s has become a Pensacola destination for those who seek quality seafood and friendly service. People visit from all around the country because the market has a long history … Continue reading
Pensacola’s Parrot Sanctuary and Rescue Park…
April 23, 2016. Pensacola, Florida. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. I’m getting stronger every day and I’ll start outpatient rehab at West Florida Rehabilitation Institute next Monday. I’m hoping I’ll get paired again with the therapist I had when I was an inpatient there. Her name is Jackie. An avid swimmer, runner, cyclist and triathlon competitor, she didn’t … Continue reading
Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola…
Pensacola, Florida. April 18, 2016 A “MUST SEE” ATTRACTION. If your travels ever take you even close to the Florida panhandle, you simply must find time to visit the Naval Aviation Museum, located on base at Pensacola Naval Air Station. As I’ve told you in the past, lots of museums leave me flat…but not this one! … Continue reading
Destin, Florida and Okaloosa Island…
April 4, 2016. Destin, Florida and Okaloosa Island. MY STORY CONTINUES. About an hour from our temporary digs in Pensacola is the little seaside town of Destin, Florida. Only about 12,000 folks call it home, but more than 5 million people visit annually. Lots of the locals we’ve met have suggested we take the drive … Continue reading
Miracles happen…
March 18, 2016. Pensacola, Florida. MY STORY CONTINUES. Do you believe in miracles? You will after you hear this part of my story! The worst part of my nearly fatal illness and brush with death has been the idea of being tethered to a dialysis center for lengthy and unpleasant treatments three times each week for the rest of … Continue reading
Sunday with Annie and Roger…
March 6, 2016. Pensacola, Florida. MY STORY CONTINUES WITH OUR FRIENDS ANNIE AND ROGER. Before our plans so drastically changed last November, we had arranged to spend this Winter at the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama along with our friends Annie and Roger. We met them last winter at Buckhorn Lake Resort in the Texas … Continue reading
