Category Archives: environment

Saturday Ride: Wildflowers, Suffering & Reflective Thought (click for more photos)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by taroman

As usual, I am back on my bike! Today was another road ride on the Gainesville/Hawthorne Trail & surrounding areas (80 miles). I started early, but so did the storms. So when the thunderstorm moved in on the trail, I … Continue reading →

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Turtle ride!

Posted on August 19, 2010 by taroman

It was hot on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail today around 2pm! Wildlife was still out though! Turtles, Tortoises, Turkeys & Bunnies. Must have seen over 30 turkeys! The hare & the poults were too quick, but I got a turtle & … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bike Ride: Purple Veined Milkweeds & Crossing the River Styx

Posted on June 6, 2010 by taroman

I finished off my bike week with a 51 mile road ride this morning, in quite humid conditions. I’ve really been biking like crazy this week! Three mountain bike rides at San Felasco totaling 83 miles & two road bike … Continue reading →

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Kayaking with Friends at Cedar Key
(with photo gallery)

Posted on June 1, 2010 by taroman

I escaped Gainesville to Cedar Key on Sunday for a kayaking adventure with my friends Ben & Michael! After a bit of planning, including concerns about the potential for thunderstorms & deciding where to launch, we ended out launching from … Continue reading →

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I just survived almost 2 hours of Defibrillation!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by taroman

No, I did not have heart issues! I am referring to my mountain bike ride on the new trail at San Felasco Hammock State Park informally named the Defibrillator. It is the most recent trail to be added out there … Continue reading →

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Blue Curls!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by taroman

This weekend I was pleased to discover the re-seeding of Blue Curls in my Gainesville yard! It was one of my favorite wildflowers in the backyard of my first house when I lived in Orlando. At that time I bought … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu & the Corporate Agenda

Posted on May 2, 2009 by taroman

In reading the mainstream media, one can see the corporate media machine, yet again, whipping up people’s fear for self serving interests. Of course this is to be expected as corporations now instinctively know that natural disasters & wars spell … Continue reading →

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Jared Diamond speaks at University of Florida (4/9/09)

Posted on April 11, 2009 by taroman

I had the opportunity this week to hear Jared Diamond speak about his book ‘Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed’. He provided a glimpse of his book and touched on the collapse of many of the societies referenced … Continue reading →

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Urban Farming in Cuba!

Posted on July 7, 2008 by taroman

(from www.cubaagriculture.com/agriculture-today.htm) Despite the news links provided on the left, I must admit I check CNN and other mainstream sources regularly. I find it interesting and often frustrating to see how the news that most people read is presented. However, … Continue reading →

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Saving Gas

Posted on July 6, 2008 by taroman

As I live and work in downtown Gainesville, Florida, gas prices don’t hit me too hard. My Toyota Matrix gets pretty good mileage (usually 30-36 mpg), However, I have this crazy habit of driving about 15 miles out of town … Continue reading →

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