The view from my upstairs patio overlooking the pool and courtyard of Bienville Square on Hughes Street in Fort Walton Beach. Image courtesy of Del Stone Jr.
This morning I slept in until the late hour of 7:25 a.m. And I didn’t make the bed immediately. My God, what’s happening to me? This is the day I usually become panic-stricken. It’s the first real day of vacation… READ MORE
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I woke up at 6:45 a.m. to another gray day. Whoever called Florida the “Sunshine State” sold us a bill of good. Wait a minute. We don’t live in Florida. We live in southern Alabama. Roll Tide. Today was to… READ MORE
The newly resurfaced tennis courts at Ferry Park don't offer much in the way of tripping hazards. Image courtesy of Del Stone Jr.
My vacations come and go so quickly I wonder where they went. THIS vacation I vow to keep track of every precious second. Hence, this “vacation diary.” Sooo … how did Day 1 of Vacationland go? Well, I charged out… READ MORE
In this photo, taken by me (Del Stone Jr.) on Dec. 25, 2007, hailstones cover the yard after a Christmas thunderstorm rumbled across the Florida panhandle. It was the closest thing we'd ever seen to a white Christmas in Fort Walton Beach. Photo by Del Stone Jr.
Hello everyone, For years I’ve been a Christmas card glutton for punishment. I’ve gone through boxes and boxes of cards, mailing them to every person whose address I’ve kept. Why? Because I like getting Christmas cards, and to send is… READ MORE
Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures. — “2012” Starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Woody Harrelson and Danny Glover. Directed by Roland Emmerich. 158 minutes. Rated PG-13. Mladen’s take The film “2012,” now on DVD and Blu-ray disc, is a… READ MORE
Photo by Del Stone Jr.
In 1995 I grew tired of driving around in what amounted to a flapping, leaky tent – my ’95 Mustang GT convertible – and decided to trade wheels. Instead of buying another sports car I went in a completely unforeseen… READ MORE
Image courtesy of Summit Entertainment. — “The Hurt Locker” Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty. directed by Kathryn Bigelow. 131 minutes. Rated R. Mladen’s take It hurt me a couple of weeks ago when “The Hurt Locker” won the… READ MORE
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I never worry about going to the dentist or the eye doctor because we always have such fun! One of the advantages of living in a small town I guess. My dentist is Dr. David Hanle, who is just excellent…. READ MORE
Image courtesy of Warner Brothers. — “Terminator Salvation” Starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood. Directed by McG. 114 minutes. Rated PG-13. Mladen’s take Take a little “Total Recall,” mix it with “Transformers,” sprinkle a tablespoon of “Mad… READ MORE
The saddest thing I have ever done. Twice now. Pavlov is now slumbering forever beneath the hickory trees in Mom’s back yard, next to Maggie. He is wrapped in a towel and has his favorite play toy, a Doc Martens… READ MORE