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Why I Live And Practice Law In St. Petersburg, Florida

Head to St. Petersburg Florida Now - Southern Living. Once a place where the elderly sat on green benches downtown, and there was nothing open after 6 P.M., my town has become a foodie destination, and an exciting home for artists, musicians, and other creatives. It is vibrant, and still not taken over by big city chaos, traffic and crime. My office is a short 5 minute drive from some of the best restaurants in the U.S., and, as this article says: "we already have a walkable downtown; front-porch neighborhoods; funky old buildings; and access to the arts, parks, and recreation." Add to that some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and year round sunshine. Add the Chihuly Museum, the Dali Museum, and Sunken Gardens, a botanical paradise, and the city becomes the only place in the Continental U.S. that checks all the boxes for a great living experience. Okay, I am biased, as I have lived here for 50 years; but, come visit and see for yourself.

Mid-Nineties - Mitsubishi 3000 GT - Best Sports Car Ever

This little video is a great way to introduce my 1995 3000 GT, in which I have put a new engine, and totally restored everything from the muffler to the paint. Will it ever be worth the money I have in it? No. But money isn't the only way to happiness, is it?  Check out one of the coolest cars ever produced. Too bad Mitsubishi doesn't make sports cars anymore.

 

Android Auto - What's In Your Car?

Android Auto without a touch screen is weird, but I kinda dig it | Android Central. I am used to modern auto screen interfaces that are controlled with a dial on the console, or buttons on the steering wheel, or both. But, when I installed a high end system on my 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 GT, it was obviously a touch screen device. Connecting to my phone with a USB interface, Android Auto magically appeared on the screen; but, there was no button on the console to control it. I had to reach over and push the big buttons to switch between apps, or take a phone call. This isn't distracting enough to be dangerous; but, it is certainly less convenient than having a dedicated console button. So, I have both, and use them all the time; but, I prefer modern console controlled interfaces. How about you?

#TBT - Practicing Law On The South Rim

Four years ago, we took a break from CES 2015 and drove to the Grand Canyon for a couple of days. We spent this day at the South Rim of the canyon, and I actually got work done early in the morning before dragging SWMBO out of bed for a Canyon sunrise. It was a job; but, I we had one of those magical days that you remember forever. I know I will, because she spent a small fortune in the gift shop on silver and turquoise jewelry.

What Happens In Vegas Stays In Your Mind Forever

While we waited for the show to start four years ago in Las Vegas, SWMBO decided to take a photo of me indulging in my 3 biggest vices: cigars, scotch, and smartphones. I have other vices; but, these are mine. :-)

New Year's Eve On The Serengeti

Award Winning Serengeti Safari | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. You don't have to go to Africa to spend a day on the Serengeti Plain. We are spending New Year's Eve at Busch Gardens and taking the food truck out to the animals. Diane has a thing for Giraffes, and she will get to hand feed them on this tour. We will be ringing in a New Year, and being thankful we get another one. I hope all my readers have a happy, healthy, and enjoyable New Year. Remember, don't make resolutions. Just do it.

Two Monitors? Multi-tasking With Windows

How to Use Two Monitors: 3 Steps to a Multiple Monitor Setup. Let's begin by acknowledging that multi-tasking is a myth. You really can't do two things at once. However, you can make it easier to switch focus from one task to another; and, you can have multiple tasks going at once. Soon, I will be taking delivery of a slim, light, travel monitor, the Vinpok Split featured below, in a couple of weeks, that attaches to my current notebook computer. Then, I can choose to have two programs running on two screens simultaneously. This article discusses the nuts and bolts of setting up such a system. Now, get out there and multi-task.

#ParrotSunday - Saving The Scarlet Macaws On Roatan Island

Saving Birds Macaw Mountain. Roatan Island off the coast of Honduras is one of my most memorable trips with SWMBO. So many interests in a life travel mashup: my beautiful wife, my love of parrots; especially the Scarlet Macaw, travel, cruising, photography, hiking in old growth forest. This website chronicles the story of the Roatan Bird Man, who has a rescue park for wild parrots in Roatan, and is a place where I want to go again. 

Danger Selfies - Don't Try This At Home

Risky selfies killed 259 people in 6 years, study says - CNET. Hey, I get it. We all want our photos taken in different places; where we travel, where we eat, when we are having fun, so that we can share the experience with our family and friends. I take a lot of photos dining out, playing with the parrots, traveling with friends, and so forth. However, let's be smart, people. Standing on the edge of a mountain or lava field, holding a phone on a stick to get a photo is not a smart thing. People have died doing it. Just don't. I remember, in the days before smartphones, walking a path at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a camera, taking photos of the canyon from the trail. I was composing a shot with the trees in the foreground, and got too close to the edge. Thankfully, I looked down at my feet in time, or I would have been at the bottom of the Canyon. So, learn from my stupid mistakes, and be aware of your surroundings. 

Travel Tip - Take Photos Of Your Luggage

How to Keep Track of Your Stuff During Travel. I don't travel as much as I used to. But, when I do, I like to think I am smarter about it than I used to be. How naive I was. Lost luggage and missed flights was something that happened to other people. Until, of course, it happened to me. This was before smartphones, of course. Have you ever tried to describe a lost piece of luggage on a written lost item form? Hmmm. It was black, and it had a handle, and a zipper going all around. Yes sir, we get that a lot. Can you be more specific? So, what a great idea to take photos of everything you are carrying. By the way, I don't recommend putting your dog in the suitcase.