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Reblogging: “Tailgating at the Opera”

Ferne Horner blogs from the Gulf Coast of Florida with the aid of her well-dressed cat Benchley. From this week’s Hairball Gazette:

Tailgating at the Opera (Well Sort of)

         © 2013 FMHorner
we opera aficionados, here
in Frog Crossing, Florida,
could make fans in a football parking lot
shake their heads in wonder—
amateurs
bel canto has come to the outback…
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Just Some Postcards from Florida

I havent been to Florida for fun in quite a while, and I recently returned from a visit to friend Ferne in St. Petersburg. I had a marvelous time and loved the city, the Gulf, the relaxing, the shopping, and my friend’s excellent hospitality.

Here are some highlights:

Snell Island sentinal: my pal the Great Blue Heron keeping watch over Smacks BayouI loved the old-growth trees! St. Petersburg has some lovely older neighborhoods with shady tropical charm.

The iconic Palmetto tree

Sandpipers in flight

Waiting for the green flash

As you can see, I thoroughly enjoyed my days in the sun!