At least the evenings are pleasant

Summer days in Florida can be brutal. But the evenings can be absolutely gorgous. A cloud of dust from Africa theoretically made this evening's sunset prettier than usual.

Orlando Daily Fireworks

Despite what you've heard, the best fireworks show in Orlando isn't at Epoct. Just look up into the sky on most summer evenings. Taken hand-held with 1/4-sec exposure.

Longing to be a grown-up

Ryan could only watch from the shore as Grandpa and Uncle Ken paddled off into the distance. "Why can't I go?" he thought. "Grown-ups have all the fun!"

Sometimes I miss the snow.

Cold and uncomfortable. Irritating and troublesome. Beautiful and serene.

A Million Parachutes

Like a million parachutes
the snow still falls
The dogs are asleep now
There's no one to call
I'll put on some records
And wait for the light
Under those million parachutes
Now a blanket of white.
-Sixpense Non The Richer