Fort Myers Beach Bans Plastic Straws
“Restaurants might grumble a bit at first, but I think eventually servers will take pride in being a part of wildlife preservation.”
Big Agriculture and Big Development – The Everglades Under Fire – Pt. 3
“Clean water and respect for living creatures should not be a political issue. It should be a common sense issue. However, when short-term gain overrules long-term collective wisdom, the environment unfortunately suffers. The Everglades are still under fire, but not in a good way.”
The Historical Flow — The Everglades Under Fire – Pt. 2
“The family farm is more of a rarity today; most of this land is owned by corporate farming operations. And if the farms are indeed family owned, they are huge businesses … Agribusiness lobbying, especially corporate sugar, are historically engaged in stopping — or at least impeding — restoration efforts.”
The Storms — The Everglades Under Fire – Pt. 1
“Such is the nature of the Florida Everglades: ironic, complex and symbiotic by design and always under fire.”
Fort Myers Beach is Alive and Well after Hurricane Irma
“It is a good day at Fort Myers Beach, just like it should be. I am shocked at how fast Floridians recover and Fort Myers Beach is just an example.”
Robust Oriental Soup
“This recipe produces a robust Oriental soup featuring chicken, mushroom, celery and onion. ”
Part 2 – The Wet Badge of Courage — What It’s Like in a Hurricane
“Placing my hands against the door’s metal frame, I can feel Mad Mom breathe, literally pushing inward on the door, accompanied by the sound of her spitting water and creaking armor. The door bows inward, rumbling, like a fat and unsatisfied belly.”
14 Basic Hurricane Survival Tips for Before, During and After – From Hurricane Irma
“The following tips I organized while preparing myself for Hurricane Irma, based upon my personal experiences with all these natural disasters, as well as tips I’ve picked up from experienced neighbors.”
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