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The New Computer

David July — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:56:40 +0000

Believe it or not, I am writing this article on the Gateway Solo 2500 notebook I customized and purchased, or rather had purchased for me as a graduation present in May 1999. It arrived at my house in early June while I was vacationing in San Francisco and was the only thing enticing me [...]

The Five Restaurants

David July — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:54:50 +0000

I have been thinking about classic diners in Florida after recently discovering a good one in High Springs. Since I could only think of two more, I will also recommend a nearby non-diner for each. But first a recap of High Springs' Fleetwood Diner, 615 NW Santa Fe Boulevard. As I noted before, Fleetwood [...]

The Camping Trip

David July — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:59:20 +0000

Last weekend I joined Mom and Ross for three days camping at O'Leno State Park. After a tumultuous drive on Interstate 10 through fog and heavy rain, I arrived at the park and drove toward the Magnolia camping area. The park ranger at the entrance had provided me a map, brochure and permit [...]

The Winter Wonderland

David July — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:59:14 +0000

Although the winter months here are normally cooler than the rest of Florida, the past few weeks have been ridiculous. Twice this week there have been references in the local forecast to snow, flurries and sleet. The low yesterday bottomed out at 16°F and it was about that cold this morning. If [...]

The Game Question

David July — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:17:46 +0000

People frequently ask me if I am going to watch this game or that game, referring to college football. These questions amuse me because, as you probably know, I could care less about sports. When it comes to college football, there is only one question that matters. Is it a home game? [...]

The New Decade

David July — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:20:59 +0000

Another year done. It went by so quickly, no? Welcome twenty ten. Original Photo Credit: David July

The Florida Caverns Trip

David July — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:51:40 +0000

It had been raining lightly for several hours when 0830 EST rolled around and Claire arrived for our trip to Florida Caverns State Park, 3345 Caverns Road, Marianna, Florida. The drive on Interstate 10 was uneventful though there were a few spots of heavy rain. Taking Exit 142, we had a chance to [...]

The Photograph Gallery

David July — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:30:04 +0000

I have maintained a photograph gallery in some form on my website since November 2002. While I was happy with its appearance and how it integrated with the rest of the site, it was not the repository I had originally envisioned. Deciding it was time for a change, I started uploading my photograph [...]

The Moving Picture Show

David July — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:14:17 +0000

Three weeks ago, I received an invitation from Edelman public relations to attend the grand opening of the new IMAX-branded digital projection theatre at AMC Tallahassee Mall 20. As I was previously unaware of this joint venture and it sounded interesting, I accepted and was reserved two complimentary seats. In selecting Saturday, 19 [...]

The Barbering Program

David July — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:03:38 +0000

My step father's barbering skills have once again received attention by the local press. A recent article in the West Orange Times features Ross Nichelson and the new barbering program he started teaching at Westside Tech. Westside Tech opens barbering program By Edith Mosley Thursday, 28 May 2009 Westside Tech announced it has opened a complete barbering program. [...]