#carlhiaasen — Public Fediverse posts

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

3 May 2026

I just finished my latest read, Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. I find his books hilarious, and this one is no exception. Like all his stories, it’s rooted firmly in Florida. The main character, Erin Grant, is a former FBI secretary who loses her job after her ex‑husband — a perpetually drugged, wheelchair‑stealing mess — gets arrested. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job dancing at a gentleman’s club.

One night, a drunken congressman, David Dilbeck, jumps onstage and starts beating a customer with a champagne bottle. That single moment sets off a chain reaction of blackmail threats, murder, and a parade of slippery, bumbling criminals and political fixers. Meanwhile, Erin’s inept, scheming ex‑husband is determined to keep custody of their daughter, despite being the last person who should.

Overall, I thought the book was a lot of fun.

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Robert A. Heinlein

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” — Gina Carey

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” — Bill Watterson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morning #mushroom #books #CarlHiaasen

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

3 May 2026

I just finished my latest read, Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. I find his books hilarious, and this one is no exception. Like all his stories, it’s rooted firmly in Florida. The main character, Erin Grant, is a former FBI secretary who loses her job after her ex‑husband — a perpetually drugged, wheelchair‑stealing mess — gets arrested. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job dancing at a gentleman’s club.

One night, a drunken congressman, David Dilbeck, jumps onstage and starts beating a customer with a champagne bottle. That single moment sets off a chain reaction of blackmail threats, murder, and a parade of slippery, bumbling criminals and political fixers. Meanwhile, Erin’s inept, scheming ex‑husband is determined to keep custody of their daughter, despite being the last person who should.

Overall, I thought the book was a lot of fun.

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Robert A. Heinlein

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” — Gina Carey

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” — Bill Watterson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morning #mushroom #books #CarlHiaasen

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

3 May 2026

I just finished my latest read, Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. I find his books hilarious, and this one is no exception. Like all his stories, it’s rooted firmly in Florida. The main character, Erin Grant, is a former FBI secretary who loses her job after her ex‑husband — a perpetually drugged, wheelchair‑stealing mess — gets arrested. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job dancing at a gentleman’s club.

One night, a drunken congressman, David Dilbeck, jumps onstage and starts beating a customer with a champagne bottle. That single moment sets off a chain reaction of blackmail threats, murder, and a parade of slippery, bumbling criminals and political fixers. Meanwhile, Erin’s inept, scheming ex‑husband is determined to keep custody of their daughter, despite being the last person who should.

Overall, I thought the book was a lot of fun.

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Robert A. Heinlein

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” — Gina Carey

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” — Bill Watterson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morning #mushroom #books #CarlHiaasen

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

3 May 2026

I just finished my latest read, Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. I find his books hilarious, and this one is no exception. Like all his stories, it’s rooted firmly in Florida. The main character, Erin Grant, is a former FBI secretary who loses her job after her ex‑husband — a perpetually drugged, wheelchair‑stealing mess — gets arrested. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job dancing at a gentleman’s club.

One night, a drunken congressman, David Dilbeck, jumps onstage and starts beating a customer with a champagne bottle. That single moment sets off a chain reaction of blackmail threats, murder, and a parade of slippery, bumbling criminals and political fixers. Meanwhile, Erin’s inept, scheming ex‑husband is determined to keep custody of their daughter, despite being the last person who should.

Overall, I thought the book was a lot of fun.

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Robert A. Heinlein

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” — Gina Carey

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” — Bill Watterson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morning #mushroom #books #CarlHiaasen

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

3 May 2026

I just finished my latest read, Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. I find his books hilarious, and this one is no exception. Like all his stories, it’s rooted firmly in Florida. The main character, Erin Grant, is a former FBI secretary who loses her job after her ex‑husband — a perpetually drugged, wheelchair‑stealing mess — gets arrested. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job dancing at a gentleman’s club.

One night, a drunken congressman, David Dilbeck, jumps onstage and starts beating a customer with a champagne bottle. That single moment sets off a chain reaction of blackmail threats, murder, and a parade of slippery, bumbling criminals and political fixers. Meanwhile, Erin’s inept, scheming ex‑husband is determined to keep custody of their daughter, despite being the last person who should.

Overall, I thought the book was a lot of fun.

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Robert A. Heinlein

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” — Gina Carey

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” — Bill Watterson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morning #mushroom #books #CarlHiaasen

Amanda Seyfried To Star In ‘Skinny Dip’ As Carl Hiaasen Series Adaptation In The Works From Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis & Bill Lawrence Moves From HBO Max To Amazon
#News #AmandaSeyfried #Amazon #BillLawrence #CarlHiaasen #PrimeVideo #SkinnyDip

https://deadline.com/2025/12/amanda-seyfried-skinny-dip-series-bill-lawrence-amazon-1236646135/

Pluralistic: Carl Hiaasen's 'Fever Beach' (21 Oct 2025)

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://pluralistic.net/2025/10/21/florida-duh/

I’m reading the latest book by #CarlHiaasen, “Fever Beach”. It’s dedicated to Jimmy Buffett. Typical Florida shenanigans, with a kooky cast of characters!

ABC Orders ‘RJ Decker’ Drama Pilot From ‘Elementary’ Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen’s Novel
#News #PrimetimePilotPanic #ABC #CarlHiaasen #PilotOrders #RJDecker #RobDoherty

https://deadline.com/2025/05/abc-orders-rj-decker-drama-pilot-carl-hiaasen-novel-1236388505/

ABC Orders ‘RJ Decker’ Drama Pilot From ‘Elementary’ Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen’s Novel
#News #PrimetimePilotPanic #ABC #CarlHiaasen #PilotOrders #RJDecker #RobDoherty

https://deadline.com/2025/05/abc-orders-rj-decker-drama-pilot-carl-hiaasen-novel-1236388505/

ABC Orders ‘RJ Decker’ Drama Pilot From ‘Elementary’ Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen’s Novel
#News #PrimetimePilotPanic #ABC #CarlHiaasen #PilotOrders #RJDecker #RobDoherty

https://deadline.com/2025/05/abc-orders-rj-decker-drama-pilot-carl-hiaasen-novel-1236388505/

ABC Orders ‘RJ Decker’ Drama Pilot From ‘Elementary’ Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen’s Novel
#News #PrimetimePilotPanic #ABC #CarlHiaasen #PilotOrders #RJDecker #RobDoherty

https://deadline.com/2025/05/abc-orders-rj-decker-drama-pilot-carl-hiaasen-novel-1236388505/

Bad Monkey: Apple TV+ veröffentlicht Trailer zur neuen Serie
Apple TV+ hat den offiziellen Trailer zur kommenden Comedy-Serie „Bad Monkey“ veröffentlicht, in der Vince Vaughn die Hauptrolle spielt. Die Serie, d
https://www.apfeltalk.de/magazin/news/bad-monkey-apple-tv-veroeffentlicht-trailer-zur-neuen-serie/
#News #TV #AppleTV #BadMonkey #BillLawrence #CarlHiaasen #ComedySerie #FloridaKeys #Mordmysterium #Schauspielerensemble #SeriePremiere #TrailerVerffentlichung #TVSerien #VinceVaughn

Watch Vince Vaughn in the Bad Monkey trailer https://bit.ly/3LEObfO

#BadMonkey #TV #VinceVaughn #BillLawrence #ScottGlenn #ZachBraff #LScottCaldwell #RobDelaney #MeredithHagner #NatalieMartinez #Florida #MichelleMonaghan #AlexMoffat #CarlHiaasen #book

My review of the book Trap Line by Carl Hiaasen & William Montalbano – Cracking the 80’s Drug Trade #1980s #1980sdrugtrade #bookreview #CarlHiaasen #crime #drugs #Florida #FloridaKeys #Floridanovels #KeyWest #thriller

https://thoughtsfromthemountaintop.com/2023/11/25/book-review-trap-line-by-carl-hiaasen-william-montalbano-cracking-the-80s-drug-trade/

Basket Case

I finished this book yesterday. I had set it aside unfinished after I retired. I picked it up a couple days ago and finished it. I did have to start over again. The book is pretty good. Funny and exciting. It's about an investigative reporter who's been demoted to the obituary section, but he starts investigating the death of an aging rock star. I recommend it. But not for children.

#books #CarlHiaasen

Good morning. ☕☕☕

I have my feet up on my desk and keyboard in my lap. Charlie often adds his nose to my lap as well while I'm trying to type. He's spoiled, but right now he is being good and is curled up on the left side of my chair. I need a coffee refill, but don't want to spoil his peacefulness by moving.

When I read, I prefer hardback books. They feel substantial, and the print is usually larger. Have you read any of the books by Carl Hiaasen? I recommend them, they are hilarious. The language can sometimes be a little ... uh ... not suitable for Childrens story time but they are good. The first one of his books that I read was Razor Girl ... heh heh, ...I actually read it a couple of times.

“Sunset on the water ought to be a quiet and easy time, but I guess some people can't stand a little silence.” - Carl Hiaasen

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdwatching #morning #coffee #GreatBlueHeron #peacefullness #books #carlhiaasen

#SportsTeamOwners are the worst of the worst. Buying a team is the way #billionaires prove that they are worse than the other spoiled, subsidized guys. I can't remember if I read the discussion in a #TimDorsey or a #CarlHiaasen book. gotta look around for the #Florida paperbacks laying around and try to find the quotes. Searching turned up articles about subsidizing stadiums, so maybe the paragraphs were in a #Hiaasen book.
https://archive.tcpalm.com/opinion/columnists/carl-hiaasen-not-sure-whats-a-bigger-stinker--the-miami-dolphins-or-the-plan-to-renovate-their-su-ep-342733012.html/
#StadiumSubsidies for #GlenTaylor too?