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Krispy Kreme

After all the morning’s excitement, we still hadn’t eaten breakfast. I spotted a Krispy Kreme across Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway from Eli’s Orange World and headed over. I decided to buy two donuts — raspberry filled (my favorite) and chocolate … Continue reading

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Eli’s Orange World

On the outside, Eli’s Orange World, in Kissimmee, Florida, is a fruit stand. On the inside, it’s a gift shop full of everything you need to prove that Florida is a strange place. I found some squishy orange candy of … Continue reading

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Lake Tohopekaliga

The Monument of States was located in Lakefront Park in Kissimmee, Florida. We strolled through the park down to the shore. There were birds everywhere, including something large on top of the lighthouse. When we walked down to the lake, … Continue reading

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Monument of States

Bored in my motel room on the second night of the conference, I searched for something interesting to do in the morning before the booth opened. I found this. I invited several coworkers to join me. My sister and and … Continue reading

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Bird #477 — Muscovy Duck

Cairina (named for Cairo, Egypt) moschata (musk) Friday, January 17, 2014 Kissimmee — Kissimmee Lakefront Park This is a little embarrassing. In 2008, when I was beginning one of my occasional lulls in birding interest, the American Birding Association decided … Continue reading

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