We recently discovered that the city of Gainesville operates 20+ nature parks throughout the city. Due to the increasing fees for state parks we have decided to check out the city nature parks. These parks are still free and serve as refuge from city life. Cofrin Nature Park is a former horse farm that has … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Cofrin Nature Park
Confused Fox
Read this in the Gainesville Sun and it is worth sharing. It yesterday a confused young fox wandered into a K-Mart. Yes, that is right. Guess he was just looking for a blue light special. The Alachua County Sheriffs Department begin receiving calls about a fox around 3:30 Sunday afternoon. I'm sure it must have … Continue reading Confused Fox
VBS Experience for Persons with Special Need
Ok, this one is just for folks in the Gainesville, Florida area. It is a really cool ministry opportunity. The Christian Pastors' is sponsoring a 2-day VBS Experience for persons with special needs (developmental disabilities & autism) age 12 and older. So, here are the important details. When: July 17 & 18, 2009 Friday: Registration … Continue reading VBS Experience for Persons with Special Need
Top 10: Best Burger Joints
#10: Sonny's BBQ (Florida based chain) - Sonny's barbecue is at best average but they make a good burger. One of the cool things about their burger is the number of free toppings available. Oh, be sure to get the sweet tea. #9: Sonic - Yes, I really do like Sonic. I like their burgers, … Continue reading Top 10: Best Burger Joints
Update: What Happens When Those in Charge Lack Common Sense
Back in July I wrote about the Transgender Ordinance passed by the Gainesville (FL) City Council. The ordinance uses a very broad definition gender identity is based upon the way an individual feels or says they feel. "The bathroom" clause of the ordinance has been very controversial. According to this ordinance a man may use … Continue reading Update: What Happens When Those in Charge Lack Common Sense
My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails
One Sunday we decided to check out the walking trails in the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Laboratory (NATL). It is a 60 acre tract on the UF Campus. We took the trail through the Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project (SEEP) stormwater retention basin. SEEP began as a course project for Ecosystems of Florida. It … Continue reading My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails
ABC Wednesday: Y is for Year in Pictures (Still & Moving)
My pictorial review of 2008. For Y I thought I would share some of my favorite images or video from from 2008. All images are mine unless otherwise noted. Criteria for selection: 1) Image or video was posted in 2008. 2) It is my favorite for the month. January Wind and Wheat by Phil Keaggy … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: Y is for Year in Pictures (Still & Moving)
The Dee Zone 