Blue Light Special

Last Sunday, I almost got a speeding ticket. In a state park, no less. At the hand of an FWC law-enforcement officer, no less. There are more ironies than you might imagine wrapped up in that incident. When I share this news with my friend Crystal, you will be able to hear her laughing way down in Wakulla County. She followed me in her car a few weeks ago, and later reported that I drove her mad. “Nobody goes the … Continue

A Gang of Baby Gators

Sharp of scute and golden-eyed, a gang of small alligators occupied a palm island off to the side of the river.  Like lengths of bright leather, they belted the dried-down mud. We wedged our kayaks among some tree roots downriver, respectfully distant. We wanted to be with them for awhile, but we did not want to be rushed by their mama. As the foot-long gators grew used to our presence, they resumed their morning, sliding and diving and leaping through … Continue