Monthly Archives: February 2011

Almost too good to be true today; clear skies, the ocean blue-green, Trade-like southwest winds over long fetch bringing Caribbean warmth and humidity.  We’re due to hold like this for the next few days, then cool off a little, but … Continue reading →

There was an unexpected power outage at the offices if the Post yesterday, resulting in a temporary suspension of publication, for which, if noticed, we apologize.  An inordinate number of Grackles descended and began eating and expelling Bay Berries, short-circuiting … Continue reading →

Just weeding and prep work today, but at last we are underway with the spring garden.  After morning ocean fog, a balmy 72 degrees by 10 a.m., light winds from the northeast.  Sun not yet fully on the plot in … Continue reading →

In case the wrong impression has been given, not everyone on this little slice of Skinny Island is lying around just waiting for Happy Hour. There are folks still trying to make a living, with varying degrees of success.  We … Continue reading →

Please let this be it. Eighty degrees, light west wind, nice little swell curling out on the bar. Off island for a few days, we came back today and opened up the house.  Palms and palmettos swaying, cats lazing around, … Continue reading →

The Feral Poet gets around. The following are a few of his travel observations. Virgin River, Last Night in Zion Waiting for the moon to rise over Watchman, good micro-brews chilling in a cheap ice chest, we stroll in amber … Continue reading →

I am listening to a mockingbird, which along with baseball, is the true harbinger of an imminent spring. I have loved and been fascinated by mockingbirds all my life. They are at once lovely and feisty; mysterious and comforting. They … Continue reading →

It’s going to be alright now. Pitchers and catchers reported to their Spring Training camps this week; the others are trickling in; everybody will be full-strength next week.  Chipper Jones is back, taking full cuts and fielding grounders at Disney; … Continue reading →