“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.”
“Such is the nature of the Florida Everglades: ironic, complex and symbiotic by design and always under fire.”
“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.”
“I watch the ants and notice they are chewing on the little white buggers. The ants are all over them like a politician at a free buffet. Possibly, it’s food for their evil queen, Anthilla the Pun.”
“It seems some tourists may not understand how the Florida toll system works as it relates to taxes and usage fees. Is the state doing a good enough job telling people how to minimize service fees and explain how the system works — and why it’s there?”
“This recipe produces a robust Oriental soup featuring chicken, mushroom, celery and onion. ”
“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.”
