The Honorary Floridian
The Man Everybody Knows

The Man Everybody Knows

This is a great piece of paper paraphernalia from 1952 that I picked up in Daytona Beach. It’s an information pamphlet that belonged to a Life Insurance representative, Mr. John N. Walker of Deland, Florida. There is also a little calender/ruler insert the size of a playing card. Heck I’d buy life insurance from someone...
We Live Inside!

We Live Inside!

Welcome back, after a brief hiatus I am ready to explore more mysteries of the Sunshine State with you! This is going to be a long entry but worthwhile and with lots of pictures!! I’d like to share with you the story of a very interesting group of people and their beliefs, this is the...
Poolside Postcard

Poolside Postcard

Lido Beach Casino Swimming Pool, Sarasota, Florida Sent from Sarasota, Florida in 1954. Here’s another favorite postcard from my collection! I love postcards that have been sent before because it’s always interesting reading other peoples letters from years and years ago. This is a Florida Postcard, Sent from Florida to New York, yet I bought...
The Mystery of the Moon Trees

The Mystery of the Moon Trees

When Apollo 14 launched on January 31, 1971 astronauts were not the only ones making a big leap on the moon. With them they carried hundreds of tree seeds! The goal was to see if seeds taken to the moon and brought back to Earth would grow properly. Stuart Roosa, the astronaut who had taken them...
Daytona Beach: Part 1 "He Was A Good Dog"

Daytona Beach: Part 1 “He Was A Good Dog”

That’s right folks, I’ve spent most of my time in Florida in Daytona Beach. Instead of overloading one or two posts with info I figured why not split it up into several parts! More fun! So I’d like to share with you one story from the Daytona Beach history books that always puts a smile...
I'll Pick Oranges For You...

I’ll Pick Oranges For You…

Saint Petersburg postcard. Sent January 18, 1938. This is one of my favorite postcards from my personal collection. One common theme running through these sendable pieces of art is the fact that while winter is in full bloom wherever you live, in Florida it’s warm enough to wear a sundress and pick oranges! But don’t...
To All Who Come To This Happy Place, Welcome....

To All Who Come To This Happy Place, Welcome….

To Florida. I see Florida as its own magical amusement park. If I had the money I’d open up a place and call it FLORIDALAND. Florida’s history is so rich and full of the bizarre, the unusual, the imaginative and the wonderful that you’d never get bored. Sometimes the rides might break down, be lost...