The times had changed greatly by that balmy spring morning when Mattie stopped by the old farm house to pay her respects. Martin Luther King, Jr., had preached, led, taught, suffered and died trying to make sure the discrimination and paternalism of the past gave way to a new dignity, new self-esteem and a...
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What do you mean, “It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Florida?”
Well, ho-ho-ho, it’s that time of the year again! It’s the time of the year when nearly all Floridians are hailed by their temporary Yankee neighbors with the traditional greeting, “Geez, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas inFlorida.”
From Down Yonder, FL., to the White House
It’s not often Crackerbillies are allowed in places like the White House (much less public in general) but July 15th was an exception. Read more about it here.
Florida Cracker Quiz
The reason for little quiz is that while many folks like comin’ down here and spendin’ a little time in our sunshine many of those folks just don’t think of our home as home. This is but a place to hang out for a few months in the winter after they will return home.
Hardwood to figure out.
Some people think the mahogany trees are a little screwy, arboreal dyslexics that can’t properly distinguish the seasons. As a result, they think, they trees drop their leaves at the wrong time of the year.
Yoga bird and the ball play
“Who knew birds was into yoga?” asked the old man as he sat beneath the covered deck staring absently out across the calm lagoon.
Cracker Resources…
“You know, I was thinkin’ the other day how resourcefulness is a necessary part of being a successful Floridian,” said the old man to his young friend who was perched at the end of the dock, bamboo fishin’ pole in hand.
Cracker Crime!
Floridians can get arrested for violatin’ a whole bunch of laws you won’t even find in other states, felonies even. We got a bunch of water laws and our own special aqua cops to watch out for scofflaws who commit the crime of the ancient mariner.
Florida is Dangerous!
There’s always the health threat posed by the sun, of course. And don’t forget all the gators and BAD snakes, punks with guns and out-of-state drivers going slowly in the left lane.
Tales from DownYonder, Florida
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