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Guitar strummer, slow runner, and pet lover. All content represents my POV and does not represent anyone else.

[Pitbull @pitbull]

Jimmy, you lived life and didn’t let life live you. A true pioneer and trailblazer. Thank God for @jimmybuffett and when life gives you limes, make margaritas. Rest in paradise, ACP (Pitbull)

[Paul McCartney @PaulMcCartney]

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people. 

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was. 

He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him. 

Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’. 

So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole. 

Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away. 

So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend. 

Love, Paul

[Jacqui Jeras @JacquiJerasTV]

Half of those Majors are Letter “I” storms.

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

Hurricane #Idalia Advisory 14: Idalia Still Strengthening. Forecast to Be an Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Intensity At Landfall. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ

[Jeff Huffman @HuffmanHeadsUp]

I hope everyone who knows someone who lives along Florida's #NatureCoast understands the "worst case" here. It's possible this has never happened in any of our lifetimes. #CedarKey #Idalia #FLwx #HurricaneStrong

[Eunic Epstein-Ortiz @eunicortiz]

Black leaders built a vigil today to honor the three Black lives lost in Jacksonville to gun violence yesterday.

Gov DeSantis took advantage of THEIR space after banning Black history, banning diversity, and more.

This powerful photo of Rep. @AngieNixon is all of us.

[Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) @FloridaStorms]

NHC is now forecasting #Idalia to be a major category 3 hurricane at landfall early Wed. The most likely area for landfall is from Tallahassee to Sarasota. To be safe, the entire Gulf Coast & some inland areas need to prep for dangerous storm surge, flooding & destructive winds.

[Dr. Shekinah A. Fashaw-Walters @SFWaltersPhD]

#ARM23 @AcademyHealth can we have a dance party every year pleeeaaase?! 👀 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[AcademyHealth @AcademyHealth]

Lisa Iezzoni honors the work of the late @judithheumann who was instrumental in the passage of the ADA and shares her experience being part of the pre-ADA generation and being told by journal editors that readers wouldn’t want to read about disability. #ARM23

[J @jbrishke]

@dailysplace @Yellowcard Amazing, thanks! It'll be a late night, but a fun experience for my 6yr old's first concert. Taking #ChildhoodEyes literally. 😆

[J @jbrishke]

Anyone know if the @Yellowcard shows at @dailysplace in July have a minimum age requirement?

[J @jbrishke]

Was anyone else creeped out by the @SECNetwork coverage of a woman using her tank top to carry hot dogs at @GatorsBB vs Vandy game? Gross and didn't need to be revisited before the commercial break. She did a thing, it was unconventional, no need to comment on it like creeps.

[Dr. Michelle Au @AuforGA]

I’ve sent my 17yo son to pick up his siblings from a friend’s house.

Like Ralph Yarl, he excels in music. Like Ralph, he’s a science scholar. Like Ralph, he dreams big.

My son probably wouldn’t be shot for ringing the wrong doorbell.

Ralph’s GoFundMe: https://t.co/i5DiB7OwAn

[J @jbrishke]

Really enjoyed my first #DIScience22! Had podium + poster presentations, saw the holiday decor, enjoyed life on the inside/outside of the perimeter fence, and enjoyed a rerouted fun run! As an MPH, I found we all mean similar things but use different jargon + models. Science! 💚

[J @jbrishke]

@AcademyHealth @NCI_ImplSci Thanks for hosting this for us! Such a great start to the day! Staff did a fantastic job rerouting both a 3k and a 5k course on the fly due to road closures- massive credit to all AH staff for their grace under crazy conditions this week! 😁

[AcademyHealth @AcademyHealth]

Check out these photos from the #DIScience22 fun run this morning!

Thanks to all who joined! @NCI_ImplSci

[J @jbrishke]

Chilly fun run this morning at #DIScience22! Felt around 30° and we had to change our route on the fly due to the event security but the 3k crowd enjoyed some great scenery around town. Now let's get our geek on! 😁

[Dr. Michelle Au @AuforGA]

Daylight Saving Time has ended for the year, which also marks the unofficial launch of what I like to think of as “Plural, Possessive, or Neither?” Season.

I am also fun at parties.

[J @jbrishke]

@NikkiFried YAS. Thank you for serving your constituents and boldness.

[J @jbrishke]

@AnnaForFlorida @AlanHalaly @TheAlligator They probably said "remote" before starting to stream the (one-sided) Q+A. They're in a conference room across the complex from the alumni hall. It was too loud to keep him in the same building.