Pfunksfoolosophy

My grandparents lived in Florida and we used to go down there to visit every year. Usually in the summer when I was out of school, but occasionally, we got down there during the best time to be down south…the Fall.

St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, was our first destination when we arrived in Florida. There is something to be said for the Spanish moss and the history. There’s  also something to be said for an event that occurs the last Saturday in October (which we just missed) and November. It’s  called Uptown Saturday Night. No, it’s not the movie starring Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby, although that would be cool. It’s an event that has the antique district alive with live music, art exhibits and workshops. If you’re an antique lover or even if you’re just starting out, there’s  something for everyone. Personally, I love old books. I used to have an old Fanny Farmer cookbook that was given to me by some older woman in my grandpa’s church. I wish I still had it because I just found out how much that bad boy is worth. Crazy, right?
Getting back to St. Augustine…when I was a kid, the big attraction was the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Musuem. I don’t know why, but seeing Bible verses etched into a grain of rice was paramount to me…go figure. It will be open and you can check out some cool stuff there while you’re browsing the shops and taking in the local color.

One of the best things about this is that the Mission of Nombre Dios will provide free parking. You can’t go wrong. Events that last from 5-9 pm and free parking? Free live music? You can mingle with local artists and antique experts. Sort of like a cooler version of Antiques Roadshow. If I could get down there, I surely would. I love free events and I love art, antiques and BOOKS,man.

If you’re in Florida on or around November 24th, check out some St. Augustine shopping. I think you’ll have a blast–even if Geechy Dan and Little Seymour aren’t around.

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