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Pekoe’s Camping Trip

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

This is Pekoe, our beloved, 13-year-old, diabetic cat. We got Pekoe and a sibling, Lewis, as kittens, and initially let them out to roam and play.  Lewis immediately ran onto A1A and was killed.  Consequently, Pekoe has never been allowed … Continue reading →

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Return of the Feral Poet

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

  By popular request, we are again designating Sundays as a platform for the Feral Poet.  Over the past few years he has made several forays into the world of progressive religious publications with some modest success, so in a … Continue reading →

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An Alternate Route

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

When the tide is in we have to take our morning walk on the sidewalk along A1A rather than the beach. It is one of several facets of our life dictated by the tides here in The Little Hacienda, but … Continue reading →

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On Living Small

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

In dwelling, live close to the ground –Tao Teh Ching, Chapter 8 A little disclosure, embedded in reflection, something inevitable at this stage of things. Bear with me. In 1975 we bought our first house, 1315 Jackson St., Tallahassee, Florida. … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back Canasta

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

Well, it’s been 27 years since the publication of my second novel, “Birdsong Ascending,” so I guess it’s time for another.  “Bringing Back Canasta” is available on Amazon today in paperback and Kindle formats.  Here’s a little description: After Witnessing the liberation … Continue reading →

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A Franciscan Ethic

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

I think I understand St. Francis’ affinity for small animals and all creatures. At least the long-established myth and literature that depicts animals drawn to him.  Its not about a special grace or gift; that’s given to all; it’s simply … Continue reading →

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Painting vs. Writing

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

The main reason the Post went into such a lengthy hiatus is that I got all involved in painting.  I’ve always dabbled, but a few years ago, with the new free time that retirement allows, I amped things up a … Continue reading →

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Turtles, Flowers, and Spiders

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

After a slow start to the sea turtle nesting season, which starts May 1, and runs through October 31, there has been a recent increase in activity. We counted four new nests on our walk this morning. Just missed witnessing … Continue reading →

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Coming Back

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

Juan Ponce DeLeon, returning to his university after five years’ imprisonment by the Inquisition, resumed his lectures with the words, “As we were saying yesterday . . .” While we have not been imprisoned by the Inquisition, or anything else … Continue reading →

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Watch This Space

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Samuel Harrison

Well, after an extended hiatus, many meanderings, and a few blind alleys, The Skinny Island Post is back, refurbished, refinanced, and under the same old management. Sign up by submitting your email, and you’ll receive the first edition, whenever it … Continue reading →

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