Living Orlando

I started using Twitter a few weeks back (find me @LivingOrlando) and immediately started to search for other Orlandoans using the service. Not surprisingly, I quickly found Orlando’s premier performance artist, @BrianFeldman, who was tweeting away about his current and upcoming performances. A few days later, I indirectly found @MADAboutWords when someone “retweeted” her post: “Only two spots left for Saturday’s workshop with Kerouac House writer-in-residence Brian Turner. It’s gonna  [ Read More ]

My wife and I went to Leu Gardens Date Night on Friday evening and had a blast. The movie was “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, but the night was more about enjoying each other’s company and a simple dinner picnic in the amazing outdoor setting that is Leu Gardens. We weren’t alone, however. I’d guess 600 or 700 people – grouped in varying numbers with picnic setups of all types – were  [ Read More ]

Over the past few months – in 90+ degree weather, no less – I’ve taken to being in the outdoors exploring the backwoods of Florida. I’m not doing this haphazardly, however, but instead on the trails of our State Parks and State Forests. These areas are quite possibly the most well-preserved and well-suited for hiking, and I find a great deal of enjoyment in the peaceful settings they offer. As  [ Read More ]