photos and descriptions of what makes our world a pleasure
emphasis on Florida and the Tampa Bay area but also far beyond

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The Joy of Learning (photographing the Elizabeth Crown Collection)

November 27, 2010

Long ago, I learned a secret that kept me writing and growing as a composer all my life: with each piece you’re learning something new about how to compose. I was already doing this as a kid, but didn’t know it. However, as an undergraduate, I was fortunate enough to take one of the courses [...]

Ideal Motel

August 15, 2010
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Ideal Motel — Adult Movies 1999 Nebraska Avenue Tampa, FL Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Best deal in town

August 14, 2010
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New Orleans, LA Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Definitely on the grid

August 13, 2010
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St. Pete, FL Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Bridge at predawn

August 11, 2010
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New Orleans, LA Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Necklace on black velvet

August 10, 2010
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Fran Sims handmade original Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Rod & Reel Pier

August 2, 2010
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Rod & Reel Pier Anna Maria Island, Florida That’s from Inkwatu: fishing piers. There’s a couple other pier related posts on here, too: Dubai Long Pier and St. Petersburg Pier. There are so many piers here in Tampa Bay that deserved to be photographed. This one is one of my favorites (as is the Dubai [...]

Skyway Jack’s, Old and New

August 1, 2010
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a bit of Skyway Jacks history Skyway Jack’s is one of my long-time favorite St. Pete breakfast spots, dating back to its original location by the old Skyway Bridge. But, in addition to the current location described in the Inkwatu post linked to above, there’s also a new, additional location: 11140 4th Street North, Saint [...]

Thurber Brick

May 8, 2010
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Another beautiful home

April 13, 2010
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St. Petersburg, like any city, has many beautiful homes. This is one I find particularly inviting that I’ve often passed on walks. I think I like it because it reminds me of homes in my youth in the Midwest: sturdy, sensible, modest, but with attractive decorations and lots of earth tones…sort of like the home [...]

Lovable door

April 12, 2010
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Venerable building

April 10, 2010
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St. Petersburg

Lilliputian pedicure?

April 9, 2010
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statue in front of St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

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