Recently, Jacksonville celebrated an incredible act of progress: the removal of still more Confederate monuments from public squares. Though the majority of our city seem to greet this as the … Continue reading Confederate Statues and Other White Southern Nonsense
I needed to sit on this one for a couple of weeks, but yeah, I’m still thinking about it and still feel like it’s worth saying… There’s been yet another … Continue reading The Fantasy of the “Good Guy with a Gun”
Unlike so many drinks whose origins are lost to history, the Mai Tai has a carefully documented creation story. Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron was among the greats in the Post-WWII … Continue reading The Mighty Mighty Mai Tai
What a strange and beautiful year it was. We kicked off 2018 with a new bible study series: Brews & Hebrews at Aardwolf. I appreciated Pastor Steve Painter handing me … Continue reading A look back at 2018 (and ahead to 2019)
While I wasn’t onsite at the Jacksonville Landing during last Sunday’s mass shooting, I got to participate in the medical response. Having now seen the results of one of America’s … Continue reading Maybe “Freedom” Isn’t Worth It
Some of my favorite venues around town allow dogs. It’s a great move for creating community…
Hey folks, I’ve got a few longer posts in the works, but with Hurricane Irma on its way out of Jacksonville, I’m going to save those posts for next week. … Continue reading Hurricane Irma: We’re Safe
While we’re still waiting on a few details, Brew Theology is taking shape! The hurricane is setting us back a little, but Thomas and I hope to announce the launch date within the next few weeks.
I still don’t know how to feel about the slow metamorphosis of Springfield, a community just north of downtown Jacksonville. The square mile of Springfield contains historic homes, parks, and … Continue reading Hyperion Brewing: The Biggest Flight in Town
Can you believe that the Intersections Festival is almost here? We’ve been preparing for months, and tomorrow is the big day. With all this in mind, here are a few … Continue reading Intersections Is TOMORROW!