It’s been a hectic few weeks. I usually try to post every few days but I’ve been swamped at work. From in-state football rivalries, to prep sports, to a trip to Charlotte for the ACC Championship, to kids in jump-houses, candlelight vigils, to new restaurant openings, to…well, just have a look.

Next week I’m off to Los Angeles for the College Playoffs, should be a good game and I’ll be rooting for that FSU win and a trip to Dallas for the National Championship.

On the heels of the FSU shooting, Tallahassee was forced to endure more tragic news of gun violence in our city; a deputy was shot down by a lunatic who set fire to his own home with the interest of killing the first responders who came to help save him. Another reminder of how incomprehensible the the human spirit can be. Life is precious and dangerously fragile, everyday for the people dedicated to keeping society safe holds the potential for risking their own lives. A great service, and a great sacrifice.

Here is the story I wrote and photographed of the deputy’s funeral for the Tallahassee Democrat:

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2014/11/25/farewell-hero/70115506/