WWW Wednesday + Pensacola Pics

Plus today’s prompt from Long and Short Reviews, but that would make for a long title.

WHAT have you finished reading recently? And God Came In, a biography of Joy Davidman, who became C.S. Lewis’ dearest friend, writing collaborator, and wife.

WHAT are you reading now? Oh, so much. I just bought a new translation of The Confessions yesterday and have been nosing in it for a bit. May save it for Advent, when I usually do a devotional read or two.

WHAT are you reading next? Probably something in German history as I’m prepping for a series of reviews in October that will cover German inter-war history. All Power to the Councils, possibly.

Today’s prompt from Long & Short Reviews is to “describe your sense of humor”. I’m not entirely sure how I would, but I can tell you I am inordinately fond of wordplay, especially puns.

I spent the last weekend in Pensacola, and left it so enamored I’ve already reserved a room for a return trip in November. They have a zoo and I missed it. Here’s a taste of what I saw!

Street scene with trees and a crowd: a bluegrass band is in center
Every Saturday, Palofax Street hosts a multi-block craft/food fair. I had no idea. I found mochi, mead, and a poet for hire.
A cream-colored Spanish revival church
Christ Church, exterior. A Spanish Revival Episcopal church!
Interior of a church, spotlighting a blue dome decorated with golden stars
Christ Church, interior. I attended the 8:00 am service and was blown away by their organ and choir.
Interior of a room decorated to appear to be a bar: a young woman is lecturing
Hannah of Historic Pensacola Village was a wonderful guide to local history. Impassioned and funny, she did a walking tour of nearly an hour.
An attractive building housing a museum
Interior shot of a model of the CV Enterprise, with little figures representing sailor
The Big E!
Three blue jets suspended from a ceiling, seen at eye level from a balcony
I’m strictly here for the propeller crew, but seeing Blue Angels this close is pretty cool.
A large propeller driven aircraft
Shot of a Dauntless bomber's cockpit, demonstrating guns
This Dauntless survived Pearl Harbor, sank a Japanese carrier, was landed on Midway Island after Lady Lex was sunk, then became a Marine trainer before a trainee flew it into Lake Michigan. There it sat for 50+ before being pulled out.
A beach, with three sea gulls contemplating life, the universe, and everything
Perdido Beach

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10 Responses to WWW Wednesday + Pensacola Pics

  1. I can appreciate a pun… but unfortunately, I’m married to a man who notices every pun everywhere and never fails to point it out… and he even comes up with his own… I feel like I’m becoming immune to a funny pun. It looks like you had a great time in Pensacola, Stephen. Great pictures!

  2. Cyberkitten's avatar Cyberkitten says:

    The church is LOVELY! Both inside & out. I always like to look around churches when I’m visiting somewhere. I’ve some amazing buildings across Europe. Beautiful….

    Impressive aircraft museum too!

    • It’s the National Naval Aviation Museum! AMAZING amount of vehicles in two massive hangars. They also have a bar & cafe modeled after an officer’s club in the Phillipines. Had a nice sandwich and an even nicer IPA…

  3. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    That looks like a great trip.

    I like puns, too.

    Lydia

  4. Michael Mock's avatar Michael Mock says:

    Punsacola? I love those pictures, by the way. And that craft fair looks like so much fun!

  5. cyberpunkgir1's avatar Snapdragon says:

    The interior of the church is beautiful. I find it interest that puns used to be popular and a show of one’s wit.

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