For many people, “Florida” conjures up a certain image, often comprised of Art Deco buildings in Miami and retired folks from the Northeast. I know that Florida; I lived in or near Miami Beach for most of my twenties. But that’s not the Florida where I was raised, and it’s not the Florida I holdContinue reading “River Fishing and Lazy Days – The Unknown Florida”
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Strolling Through Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
For many, a 90 degree afternoon can seem too hot for a Sunday afternoon walk in Florida. But for my sister and I, a light breeze, low humidity, and the shade of majestic oaks, convinced us that an afternoon stroll was doable. And because we’d had little time to chat during her visit to seeContinue reading “Strolling Through Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park”
A Red Hills Afternoon
Recently, after a long time away, I relocated back to the South, to Tallahassee, Florida, where I was born and raised. One thing I’ve learned since coming home is that eventually, you stop seeing the things that made you want to leave and start seeing things that make you want to stay. The Red HillsContinue reading “A Red Hills Afternoon”
Equestrian Portrait – Red Hills Horse Trials
These portraits were taken of rider Nicolette Merle-Smith and horse Cappuccino Ice shortly after they won Preliminary Rider in the Intermediate show jumping portion of the Red Hills International Horse Trials in Tallahassee, Florida on March 10, 2013. Nicolette is a wonderful rider and Cappuccino Ice was arguably my favorite horse in the competition, soContinue reading “Equestrian Portrait – Red Hills Horse Trials”