Field Notes
A record of what stays, what moves, and what gets renamed.
01/01/2026
On the road again. This time cutting through Center Hill, Bushnell, Floral City... Names softer than the places themselves. Cattle out everywhere today, clustered in the shadows. The land still opens wide here, but not for long. Battle Creek RV Park appears and disappears in a blink. I saw it was packed with campers. Some places feel temporary until they don’t... A bottle of pee catches the light on the shoulder. A landmark for long hauls and short options. Hydraulic cylinder repair sign grabs my attention... Even pressure has a maintenance plan. Avenue of Oaks lined with red ribbons. Holiday spirit stretched thin along the road.
01/02/2026
Havana. How are things there? On the road again. Fire danger: moderate today. Cutting through Lake Alfred. Holiday builders - MODEL HOMES OPEN. Further on: 6-10 Industrial acres FOR SALE. Holiday Manor, named for something that didn’t stay. Signs passing. US 92, roadwork still. Shady Oaks Mobile RV Park, where Ryan loves Crystal. Greater visions...promised everywhere. It's been nothing but beige foods today.
01/03/2026
Is that a little sprinkle? Getting closer. Crows had a big meeting today. Lots of noise, but nothing is resolved. On the road again, but can't go far this time. Risewell Homes - NOW SELLING.
FOR SALE. All or part. 26 ACRES. Slice and dice. That’s the plan. School bus drivers needed as the land keeps multiplying. The distance does too.
