Post Irma Projects
Things have changed down here in the Florida Keys. Some things for the better, and a lot for the worse. Housing is expensive here in the Keys, and the tornados that followed the hurricane hammered some of the more affordable areas to live. Many people have moved, many are without homes; some are still living […]
My Fish For Jose Day 2016
We looked at the weather for January 18, the official “Fish for Jose” day. The forecast did not look good. This was my dad’s birthday so it was almost fitting that nasty weather was forecast. He would often joke that rough weather seemed to be his signature. We decided to go early on January 16. […]
2015 #PickUpForJose Day
This year, Easter happened on the same weekend as the third anniversary of my dad’s passing (April 6). At the Foundation, we plan special tributes like #pickupforjose. We asked people to collect trash in and around the water as away to connect with my dad’s passion for the environment. I am always very grateful for […]
Trash Day for Jose
Good Friday of 2012 was also the day that Jose tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Everglades City. He called me at work before he took off, and asked what my plans were for Easter. Monday we were going to get together and I was going to make one his favorite dishes. […]
