There are a few questions that I dread. “Where do you want to go eat?” is probably at the top of the list. The others I cannot share in polite company. How many times do we answer this question in our lifetime? And in Orlando, a town that boasts more variety than one might think,…
“Poetry is what you feed your enemies.” Years ago, this quote appeared on the back of one of my composition books. Its grave appraisal of a celebrated art form appealed to my need to feel indignant about everything. I’ve never found the source, and I have come to the conclusion it is something I said…
If you live in Orlando, there is a good chance you’ll entertain visitors. Living in Florida can make even the blackest of sheep popular. Mid-April snow works wonders on family resentments. But Orlando is so much more than the area surrounding the Disney Empire. The trick is convincing our beloved interlopers of this. It’s good for the…
Credo Coffee At first glance, Downtown Credo would appear to be your typical indie coffeehouse. It’s got a funky interior, flyers in the corner, and you can count on at least one white person with patchouli-drenched dreadlocks will be hovering about. It’s chill with that artsy feel you know you crave. For me, just…
If you live in Florida and haven’t had a chance to check out Miami, I highly suggest it. It’s the closest thing to leaving the country without actually crossing the border. Its mix of Cuban, Latino, and Hispanic cultures make it far more interesting than roughly 80% of the country, which pretty much resembles Semoran…
