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The Old Man And The Sea

ran across this quote a few minutes ago. Knew right away it was Hemingway. 



“He always thought of the sea as 'la mar' which is what people call her in Spanish when they love her. Sometimes those who love her say bad things of her but they are always said as though she were a woman. Some of the younger fishermen, those who used buoys as floats for their lines…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 14, 2018 at 6:30am — No Comments

Red Shouldered Hawk!

The hawks love this springtime weather here in Florida! Here's how this one sounds. 

Added by Michael Levin on February 12, 2018 at 7:30am — No Comments

Owls, coons, possums and orange blossoms

Good morning! I just woke up (4:19am) to an owl calling which is a good way to start the day.

There are coons and possums waddling around the yard, too. The coons get on the roof.

Have you seen squirrels playing chicken running out in front of you at the last…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 12, 2018 at 5:00am — No Comments

Canning Adventures in the Appalachians

Mycol: "Whenever I travel to and fro the mountains, I take with me my pressure cooker. Here is some of my cinnamon I grew in Sarasota (dried and powdered bark), preserved Berkleys and chicken shroom, and heirloom org tomatoes from Yanna and …

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Added by Michael Levin on August 11, 2017 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Mycol at Pisgah Forest ::: Mushrooms - Amanitas, Boletes and Chanterelles

Mycol Stevens and I went up to the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina and made a series of plant walk botany videos. This one is one of the best. Check it out! Just click on the photo…

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Added by Michael Levin on May 12, 2017 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Brautigan and Big Sur

Have you read Brautigan lately?



Here's a fav online free! http://www.freebookol.net/A_Confederate_General_from_Big_Sur/12.html



"Sure they have stoves! Every one of them has a dozen stoves. Make up your mind about that broad. Don’t let her tan your balls and make a wallet out of them. Just tell her to take a flying at the moon, and tell her you’re going down to Big Sur to let your soul… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on July 21, 2016 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Glen Canyon

Glen Canyon. There's a lot to think about here. Besides the fact that it changed, think about the sheer joy you see here about being somewhere breathtakingly beautiful. Check it out …

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Added by Michael Levin on June 20, 2016 at 6:30am — No Comments

Build a Jeep Camper

Have you got a travel bug that may take you over rough terrain?

Here's an article that describes how to convert a Jeep into a camper. Now, after reading it…

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Added by Michael Levin on June 5, 2016 at 7:30am — No Comments

Which Foods Are Healthy?





Think of all the suggestions the media makes about what is healthy.…

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Added by Michael Levin on April 29, 2016 at 8:23am — 1 Comment

A Kathleen Edwards Morning

It's a Kathleen Edwards morning. That's what came to mind as soon as this song played.

OPB music has been a muse lately,…

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Added by Michael Levin on February 6, 2016 at 8:00am — No Comments

Chili Cookoff

You guessed it. It's a chili cookoff! Right here in the good ole Swampola. Unlimited samples. Discount tickets still available. Music all day.

Bike paths. Have you ever been to a chili cookoff? It's a tradition. …

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Added by Michael Levin on February 4, 2016 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Brilliant Nutrition Advice

These are fresh berries we picked and ate by the Colombia River overlook in Oregon. …

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Added by Michael Levin on January 29, 2016 at 10:00am — No Comments

Wow - So Much Going On Outside!

For those of us living in North America, we are bracing ourselves for a winter blizzard on the east coast. I hear from reliable sources that it's beautiful outside this morning. 

Also, a bunch of planets are going to align over the next month and it will be fun to go outside and see them. Here's a …

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Added by Michael Levin on January 22, 2016 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

A Quick Lesson On Smokers

 

A great thing happened the other day. I was in Cedar Key in Fred, my camper van. I saw a beautiful smoker out on the curb, waiting for the trash man or some lucky soul with great taste to pick it up. So I did! 

My friend Kevin said he'd like it, so I dropped it off yesterday. I sent him the following…

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Added by Michael Levin on January 19, 2016 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Looking for Volunteer Vacations?

Looking for a cool way to help out and see a new place? Here's one...

The Pacific Crest Trail Association is a non profit org that maintains the Pacific Crest Trail. So, you can volunteer and help out and also meet some nice people…

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Added by Michael Levin on July 24, 2015 at 11:00am — No Comments

Loomination

Dot com. Taken... But this would be pretty fun to do on a park excursion or just about anywhere. No electricity necessary!…

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Added by Michael Levin on July 4, 2015 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Galapagos and Eco-Tourism

Blue Footed Boobies in the Galapagos

photo by Michael Levin

The Galapagos Islands are way off the coast of Ecuador, South America. Darwin is famous for his reports about animals he found there that had not evolved…

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Added by Michael Levin on June 17, 2015 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Kayaking in Florida

You say you like outdoor adventure? The two best days of a boat owner's life are the day he buys one and the day he sells it.

Old expressions usually have some truth.…

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Added by Michael Levin on June 12, 2015 at 7:30am — No Comments

Rainbows and Smiles - Favorite Travel Photos

TGIF! I'm thinking about springtime in Crested Butte for some reason. This is one of my all time favorite photos. I took it on Elk Avenue in bustling downtown CB. 

There was one year I drove to Colorado 5 times. I have a habit of going back to places I love. I've never been to WY, ID, MT, or even UT. I'd like to do the national parks tour there. Meanwhile, possibility is this weekend, at least Saturday night may do some camping in Wekiva Springs, …

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Added by Michael Levin on April 24, 2015 at 8:19am — 2 Comments

What if God asks you...

What if after you die God asks you "How was…

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Added by Michael Levin on April 22, 2015 at 9:40am — No Comments

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