Monthly Archives: October 2010

Even when Georgia’s the “home” team, it’s the Florida-Georgia game

Posted on October 30, 2010 by newzgrrl

Thousands of people have converged on Downtown Jacksonville. Many are wearing their best orange and blue, while others prefer to show off red and black. It is Halloween weekend, which means another meeting of the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs … Continue reading →

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Take the A Train

Posted on October 29, 2010 by newzgrrl

(This post was never published, thanks to some computer and connection issues. It was to have been the first post for BNC5.) Today is a great day. I’m Downtown and using public transportation (the Skyway) and I had a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Magic in the air

Posted on October 12, 2010 by newzgrrl

There’s something about Downtown at night. It’s quieter, sure, but on an early fall evening a little before midnight, the air holds magic. I’m composing from Dive Bar and Michael Jackson is playing. Don’t stop ’till you get enough: perfect … Continue reading →

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A cloudless fall morning on the river

Posted on October 6, 2010 by newzgrrl

For a midmorning respite, and because it was nearby, I stopped into the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. The Art of War exhibit was fascinating. Posters as big as me promoted war bonds, labor committees, and women in industry. … Continue reading →

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