Posted: 2022-09-14 At: 5:30 am:  


The above photo is of the living room of an apartment I was renting in Miami at the Overlook apartment complex (now called Yolanda Villas) somewhere between 2004 to 2007. The Futon towards the left is where I slept. The bedroom was turned into an office / man cave.

Towards the right are shelves where I kept a beta fish. A great fish who lived for about two years. I also kept different collectibles on the shelves. I collected a lot of magazines. The ones pictured are Ocean Drive and Porsche magazines. There is also a collection of Obsession cologne bottles on the shelf.

In the background, towards the left are crates I'd use as book shelves and plants. The apartment was on the seventh floor and offered a fantastic view of the Flagler Dog track as well as Downtown Miami.




The above photo is of the bedroom, showing a couple computers, filing cabinets, shelves with life magazines, comics and bamboo plants on the table.

Posted: 2018-04-13 At: 4:10 PM:  

Almost every night a group of squirrels visit. Watching their routine is cool. Each have their own personality. Two of them stick together, always playing with each other. They chase each other, jumping from tree to tree, sometimes playing in sand piles.

Two different squirrels spend most of their time scavenging for acorns. Though, each takes their own approach. In reality, only one of the two puts time and effort into finding acorns. He's focused, always working. He’ll find enough acorns to bury many of them for a later date.

The other squirrel does things different. Some might say he's conniving. If squirrels went by a set of morals, I’m sure he isn't in compliance. The conniving squirrel waits for the first squirrel to find and bury an acorn. Then, he runs over to the buried acorn to dig it up.

Sometimes, the hard working squirrel catches him. Then, the chase begins. He’ll chase the conniving squirrel away. Though, the acorn thief doesn’t stay away. The acorn thief sit on the outskirts of the area, waiting for a chance to swipe another acorn.

There is one little guy who keeps to himself. While the others are playing, he goes off to his own area to look for food. He seems like he's enjoying himself. He just likes to keep to himself. I think he's a juvenile, exploring life for the first time. Yet, he is friendly with humans. When I’m sitting outside, he visits the area near where I’m sitting. He’ll sit and watch me for a few. Then, he'll look for food before going on his way.

I always liked squirrels. They seem to have an in depth understand of how to enjoy life. They're happy little critters.

Posted: 2018-04-10 At: 2:22 PM:  



This week is National Library Week. I live near an excellent Library. As such, I decided to spend the day indulging in their world of information, education and technology. I grabbed a table, fired up the laptop and started my morning routine. It’s probably not much different than most. With a hot cup of coffee nearby, I flipped through the usual websites.

Already being at the library, I decided to checkout their website (citruslibraries.org) as well. I’ve been to their website many times in the past. The site has a calendar displaying several educational courses taught at no charge. They offer both a beginner and intermediate Excel class. They also offer different types of writing courses. I thoroughly enjoy both subjects.

I took a stroll through the aisles. I flipped through a few books. I looked at the different displays and rooms within the library. A large computer room is towards the front. Private conference rooms are near the back, available for reservations, often used for studying.

The staff was very knowledgeable. Their creativity and demeanor instilled a positive and friendly atmosphere. The high-speed wireless internet and decent selection of books was also beneficial. I finished the day studying at Lynda.com in a tranquil environment.

Posted: 2018-02-02 At: 5:00 AM: