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boag · 10 months

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Idk why South Jersey has so many transplants from Florida and vice versa. Whenever someone I know from growing up in South Jersey together moves out of state there’s a 95% chance they’re moving to either Philly or somewhere in Florida . I understand why moving to Philly is so common obviously like I’ve lived here for almost 2 and a half years now after being born and raised in South Jersey and it’s the closest big city (there are several bridges directly connecting it to South Jersey bc it’s right across the Delaware River) but Florida is so far and yet so many people from the area I grew up in vacation there and/or move there . I even know quite a few people who live between Florida and South Jersey like they move back and forth and spend half their time there and half their time here… I guess bc it’s where the best beaches are on the East Coast of the US (allegedly . I’ve never been to a beach anywhere but South Jersey and Delaware) .

Anyways I wanna go to Florida and see what all the fuss is about . Might visit Leah in St Pete this summer

#I know so many people who have gone to florida and opted to DRIVE instead of flying #which would definitely be fun as like a road trip moment with a couple friends or smth #but I’m fully talking like… nuclear families with four young kids packing all their stuff into a mini van #and taking the 14+ hour drive to Orlando to go to Disney World #I think I would rather kms

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cyber-scribe · 11 months

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Last set of pics of the Disney World Christmas trip. Since no one else was BRAVE enough to go with me, I went on the Mission: Space ride by myself, choosing the more intense version. While I didn't throw up, lets just say there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity, and I crossed over it a little. Okay, maybe a lot. (Post 3 of 3)

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ionlycareabouthhn · 8 months

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Howl o Scream 2023 was one of the best haunt nights of my life! My parents came with us, and it was my dad's first time at the event. I have to collect my thoughts about it all, because there were so many amazing moments

#the family that haunts together #howl o scream #orlando #seaworld #theme parks #haunted house #florida #halloween

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heartlandians · 1 year

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I’m so glad my Grandma was able to come on our girls trip! Photos by: Ava Tran

#heartland #ava tran #family #grandmother #orlando #florida #universal studios #seuss landing #toy

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jeannereames · 2 years

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You said before that your DwtL Hephaistion in the modern world would be a vet or work with animals if he got to follow his heart, really (career-wise). What do you think your fictional Alexandros’s career would be in the modern world? And on the flip side what professions do you think the actual historical Alexander and Hephaistion would have if they were transported to the 21st century?

Crafting Believable Modern Analogs for Historical Figures

How fun to re-imagine who Alexander the Great might be in the modern world. It’s tempting to take the obvious, and too-easy route: assuming he’d be a tech or media mogul, or a celebrity child, or even a scion of some old-money family like Anderson Cooper is of the Vanderbilts. But those miss some important aspects.

Let’s try to find modern parallels for things going on in Pella when Alexander was growing up, to get a better handle on who a “modern” Alexander might be.

That requires the all-important FRAMING of his social setting and situation.

Philip II, his father, came to an unstable throne in 359 BCE. Within one year, he’d turned the tables on Macedon’s erstwhile conqueror, Bardylis of Illyria, and proved very successful at consolidating rule and making allies, or forcing them. Even so, when Alexander was born in the summer/fall of 356, Philip still hadn’t made his mark outside the region, and didn’t truly begin to pour money into Pella until about ten years later. His involvement in the Third Sacred War (356-46) got him attention in the south, but it was long, complicated, and expensive, and we know he was flat broke at several points, unable to pay his own soldiers. That’s part of why he embarked on northern campaigns. The Thracians had gold. The Phokians didn’t, but defeating them bought him a seat on the Delphi Amphyctiony worth prestige. Subsequent reduction of big cities such as Olynthos and Potidaia helped on the funds front. So, by the time Alexander reached preteen/teenage years, Philip could afford to buy him a horse worth 3 (or 13) talents of silver.

Near the end of Rise, at almost 20, Alexandros still thinks of himself against Philip’s achievements: His life might come to nothing, no great deeds to inscribe after his name. Always he’d walked in his father’s shadow:“There goes Philippos of Makedon. Oh, and that is his son, Alexandros.” He was beginning to think he’d be an afterthought forever.

A visual record of ol' Phil's conquests:

To me, that’s a key aspect underscoring Alexander’s (or my Alexandros’s) ambitions. Philip may have suffered similar, but in reverse. He was the youngest son, come accidentally to power after military disaster and exile, his brothers arguably failures, his father a king of mixed reputation. Amyntas III was among the few Argeads to die in bed of old age, not be assassinated or killed in battle. But OTOH…he was among the few Argeads to die in bed of old age because all he did was hold onto his throne, and that barely.

I’m not sure that inheritance was any easier.

I see parallels between what Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pulled off in Ukraine, and what Philip of Macedon did, in his first few years on the throne. Both men grasp symbolism and the Mask of Command, and use it to craft a resistance that held off an opponent others assumed would wipe up the floor with them (Bardylis, for Philip)—but whose army proved to be over-confident and under-trained. Yet an elected official is quite different from a king, and one shouldn’t push that parallel too far.

For Alexander, I can see some parallels to JFK, Jr., in the mythos of the Kennedy name (e.g., Heraklid blood), and heavy political expectations…yet JFK died when John Jr. was quite young, and John Jr. didn’t step into his father’s shoes despite popular hopes (or fears) that he’d try. Instead, he seemed interested in doing his own thing. That’s not Alexander, who, when he appeared before the Corinthian League to accept the role as hegemon leading the invasion of Persia, told them only the name of the king had changed. John Jr. didn’t want to go into politics because he was a Kennedy. Alexander absolutely invaded Persia because he was a Temenid/Argead.

Nonetheless, that provides a way to think about a modern Alexander analog.

Some key elements would be coming from an important local family, but one sniffed at in NYC or London or Paris or Rome. They’d be nouveau riche…or perceived to be. Savvy, smart, but a bit gauche, Alexander the first generation at boarding school (and not let to forget it). Or they were once a wealthy family who fell on hard times in the Depression and have only recently clawed their way back to prominence. (The Macedonian royal clan was pretty damn wealthy in the Archaic Era, if we can use the gold in burials at Vergina, Arkontiko, etc., as a guide.) Even Archelaos’s new capital of Pella was, size-wise, not comparable to foundations in south Greece or Asia Minor: up-and-coming, not established.

Pella reminds me a bit of Orlando, Florida, which is now one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the US. But when my parents moved our family to its neighbor, Lakeland, in 1968, Lakeland was not so very much smaller. Orlando had orange groves, but Lakeland had the once-super-important rail system. The big city in the area was Tampa, 4xs Orlando’s size at the time. (Image below, Lake Ivanhoe, downtown Orlando, 1968)

Times change. Railroads stopped being so critical. And not long after we arrived in Lakeland, Orlando got Mouse Ears (Disney), then exploded and never stopped. Now Lakeland is a little-known-outside-Central-Florida bedroom community for Greater Tampa Bay and the behemoth that is Orlando/Kissimmee. Tampa is still bigger, but it’s been a big city since the first decades of the 1900s. Orlando, only since the 1970s. I watched it happen.

It’s not a bad parallel for Pella. Pella pre-existed Archelaos. He just dredged the harbor and moved the palace there. He started the process—(Orlando in the 1950s)—but died too soon and was succeeded by roiling chaos until Philip came to the throne. Philip was Pella’s Mouse Ears. Yet the Pella Alexander grew up in was still nascent: “we’re going to BE something but it’s not quite here yet.” Similarly, in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Orlando grew, but wasn’t yet monstrous. Huge tracks of undeveloped land and orange groves still covered countryside that is now wall-to-wall hotels, stores, retirement communities, and high-end vacation-home rentals in a vast urban sprawl. Alexander’s Pella was Orlando in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s, not the mega-metropolis you’ll see if you visit the archaeological site today, which shows the expansion not only of the crazy-rich Antigonid Hellenistic city (post ATG), but also Roman Pella. (Reconstruction of Hellenistic Pella)

Alexander’s Pella also reminds me a bit of modern Omaha, a city that feels on the brink of something bigger. (For an interesting take on Omaha’s expansion, here’s a 2020 article in the LA Times, so it’s not local propaganda.)

Let’s play that comparison out further.

The article points to the impact of Warren Buffett (and his family) on the city, their investments and promotion of growth-industries such as financials, tech, education, and medical research…all contrasted with the Koch investments in oil and big manufacturing in Wichita that have mostly left or gone belly-up. Philip did similar, following the model of Archelaos before him, and Alexander I before that: investing and modernizing. People moved to Pella because it was exciting. Instead of a brain drain to Athens, or Thebes, or the cities of Asia Minor, Philip hired engineers and builders to come there. He encouraged trade, using the big rivers to transport timber and metals from the interior down to the coast to sell, enriching both the royal pocketbook and the families of merchants who settled in Pella (or Amphipolis, etc.) to oversee those lucrative royal contracts.

So if you want to “find” Alexander in the modern world, ditch the king part, and the war-mongering part; those are artifacts of his world that don’t transfer easily. Instead, look at his social milieu. No, he wouldn’t be the scion of old money like the Rothschilds in London, or a Carnegie or Rockefeller or Vanderbilt in NYC, or a Forbes in Boston, Getty in LA, or McCormick in Chicago. He wouldn’t even be a Kennedy, or a Bush.

I’d make him a Buffett (or similar). The family’s insanely rich although they give a lot of it away, politically active and genuinely philanthropic, but not politicians. Greater Omaha is not a major metropolis, but is a big city (just under a one million) with cosmopolitan shine and a few things worth boasting about. Yet he’d still constantly have to apologize for his hometown at any ivy-league college. As a grandson or great-nephew, he’d have been hearing business talk from a young age, and probably sat in on more than a few boardrooms. He’d have his own legacy portfolio. He'd have grown up seeing the family name on dozens of local buildings, jetted around the world, rubbed elbows with the rich and famous, and had to sit through his share of benefit events and appear at high-profile galas. He’d have grown up in the shadow of the Oracle of Omaha (Grandpa Warren) who still lives in the house he bought in 1958 (5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms), and suffer being looked down on by Old Money from Old Settlements (like a Demosthenes in Athens). (Below: Buffett house in Omaha)

Keeping with the theme, maybe he’d decide to take over Berkshire Hathaway and grow it even bigger. Forget the Koch family in Wichita or the Waltons (Wal-Mart) in the Ozarks of Arkansas. He’d challenge the likes of Zuckerberg and Musk and Bezos (the modern Athens or Thebes or Sparta), but do it Buffett style from the Democratic angle. Being young, maybe he’d decide to champion environmental causes. Instead of seeing it as his divine destiny to conquer the world, perhaps he’d believe it his duty (noblesse oblige) to save it.

That’s a long, discursive exploration, but I think Alexander was just SO wedded to his position by birth that, unlike Hephaistion, he never had a chance to be or even think of himself as a private individual with ambitions apart from those of his family. You could play the same game and make him one of the aforementioned Waltons or Kochs, if you wanted a completely different political angle. But he shouldn’t come from a big, cosmopolitan city or Old Money family.

Edit to add: Realized I got so excited about Analog ATG, I neglected Hephaistion. Don’t know enough about the historical man to play that out. But for my fictional Hephaistion, aside from pursuing something to do with animals/hoses, maybe a large animal vet, I would make him from Old Money, somebody Alexandros met at boarding school. Maybe the son of a family who breeds race horses, but he wants to doctor them instead. How scandalous. 'Son, we hire people to do that. You're not the help.'

Btw, for those who enjoy this sort of reimagined fictional analog for famous people—and you’ve not already read it (or heard about it)—let me recommend Kate Elliott’s Unconquerable Sun. It’s a gender-flipped space opera with the Republic of Chaionia as Macedon in the Stars, newly triumphant over the Yele League (Athens) under Queen-Marshal Eirene (Philip), now gearing up for war against the mighty Phene Empire (Persia). Princess Sun is a reimagined Alexander, Hetty is Hephaistion, Persephone is Ptolemy, etc. The second book, Furious Heaven, is done, I’ve read it, it’s great, but is currently in awaiting-edits purgatory. The whole supply chain problem affects some really weird things…including book publishing.

There's an even lesser known Alexander analog in a set of three novels published by Alison Spedding in the latter 1980s that starts with The Road and the Hills.

#asks #Alexander the Great #Philip II of Macedon #Philip of Macedon #ancient Pella #Orlando Florida #Omaha Nebraska #Buffett family #Unconquerable Sun #Kate Elliott #Alexander analogues #Hephaistion #Hephaestion #fictional analogs to historical people #modern analogs to historical people

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bloghrexach · 2 days

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🫶🏽 … this is my brother from another mother!! Abe G. Santini … we grew up together, same neighborhood, same street. We were best buddies!!

When MJ & I met in the late 60’s, the three of us hang out at my parents’. We sat in their driveway and talk and talk for endless hours.

When we got married, Abe, was my only ‘family member’ there. And he surely didn’t miss our wedding reception 3 months later!!

And now, it’s been 1 year since he’s passed!! — oh, how I miss him!! … 🫶🏽

@hrexach

#dr rex equality news information education #graphic source #graphic #graphics #hortyrex ©#lgbt community orlando florida we all are one #horty #quote #it is what it is #facebook #family #best friends #lifetime #childhood #teen stuff #passed away #friends forever

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trendspostneel · 2 months

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Unforgettable Moments Await at Universal Studios Florida Theme Park

Universal Studios Florida Theme Park: A Symphony of Cinematic Marvels! Explore the enchanting realms of your favorite films within our meticulously crafted zones. Whether you're seeking the adrenaline rush of Transformers: The Ride-3D or the whimsical joy of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, our park caters to every age and taste. Unleash your inner movie buff on behind-the-scenes studio tours and walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As the sun sets, be captivated by Universal's Cinematic Celebration – a breathtaking display of lights, fountains, and projections. Join us for a day filled with magic, excitement, and the timeless allure of the silver screen!

#Universal Studios Florida #Theme Park Orlando #Wizarding World of Harry Potter #Blockbuster Rides #Cinematic Adventure #Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit #Family-friendly Attractions #Studio Tours #Movie Magic Experience #Universal's Cinematic Celebration

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redeyeflyguy · 3 months

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Wonderful Memories: The January 2024 Family Trip!!! You know, there are few things that can make a trip to the most magical place on earth bad and thankfully, I didn’t encounter any of them. However, between my dad passing out from intense motion sickness on the plane ride over, a flight delay on the way out and catching an intestinal bug somewhere in between, let’s say I don’t think this was our finest vacation. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of fun/cool/notable things to read off this time around. On the contrary, quite a lot can happen over a week. What kind of a lot? Well, from January 9th to January 15th in the year 2024, my family and IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII…stayed at the orangest resort on property, ate inside of a diving bell, witnessed the creation of an artisanal smore, partook in an spectacular meal at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s signature restaurant, reveled several times in a view well spent, introduced my brother to the Lightcycle run, learned that Dwight Eisenhower was an avid painter in his later years, took a long overdue trip to Tom Sawyer Island, saw the current incarnation of the Country Bear Jamboree for the last time (this is not over…BEARS!), enjoyed another pun-derful meal at the Skipper Canteen, confirmed that Big Thunder is better at night, watched that one time people sung about Bruno outside on an inflatable screen, saw all the Christmas decorations still up at Animal Kingdom bamboozled myself into drinking ginger beer, rode the front car through the Forbidden Mountain for the first time, listened to a parrot sing the most heart rending rendition of Old Macdonald Had a Farm ever heard, had a flavorful Moroccan meal, stocked up on a small horde of buttermint tea, soared over California once again, drank a minty melted snowman milkshake, crafted the most capable car around, ate a burrito at 7 in the morning because I could, attended the Festival of the Arts opening day, made myself the proud owner of a Figment popcorn bucket, embarked on a journey of water (inspired by Moana), attended a painting class, took the scenic monorail route back to EPCOT, was reminded of a time of Illumination, played several arcade games at the Contemporary with my brother getting stuck on the Star Wars pinball machine, got drunk at the Polynesian, ate most of a Cobb Salad, rode my three favorite rides at Hollywood Studios before getting too cold and tired to continue, completed a scavenger hunt to find paintings with Figment (in them), bought a picture of the coolest darn sandman around, watched a manatee barrel roll continuously, participated in a paint by numbers mural, ate chicken and waffles…IN SPACE, stared into the infinite void of the lettuce tunnel before returning to the resort to listen to some movies, went back to EPCOT again again so my brother could ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure for the first time, had a adequately grand Grand Floridian meal, played a rousing game of wintery summery mini-golf (which I won with three holes in one), went to Animal Kingdom two disappointingly short times (once to make a mad dash for a soapstone hippo, the other to get drenched and ride Dinosaur), and finally, went back to the resort to eat a drinking cup of guac and that smore I mentioned towards the beginning of this post. Oh my goodness. In truth, as much fun as I did ultimately have, I’m glad it’s over and I’m glad to be back home. Here’s hoping our next trip to Walt Disney World will be just as wonderful with less holding it back.

#wonderful #memories #walt disney world #orlando #florida #january 2024 #theme parks #food #fun #festival of the arts #epcot #family #magic kingdom #animal kingdom #hollywood studios #shopping #here's hoping #travelogue

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mecwrites25 · 4 months

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#Family #Florida #Orlando #Travel

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transfloridaresources · 4 months

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Experience the power of art in a welcoming and inclusive space! LGBTQ+ students and their families, along with their closest allies and loved ones, are invited to unleash their creativity at the Orlando Museum of Art. Guests will tour the museum’s galleries and explore powerful queer stories, identities, and artists from OMA’s permanent collection before engaging in a reflective art journaling workshop with a queer teaching artist. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create meaningful art, explore queer stories, and connect with a supportive community! This program is sponsored by Macy’s and is completely FREE! Preregistration is required; please call 407.896.4231 ext. 262 or email [email protected] to register. Each session has limited attendance. Program Dates: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, March 22, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, June 7, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm Appropriate for LGBTQ+ Youth (13-24 years old), families, friends, and allies.

#florida #orlando #free event #lgbt events #lgbt #lgbt youth #family friendly #allies welcome #orlando museum of art #oma

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cyber-scribe · 11 months

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Here are the pics I took while at Disney World during my 2021 summer vacation. We stayed at the Pop Culture resort this time, and the resort was so cool looking! (Post 1 of 3)

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sewgeekmama · 7 months

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Get Medieval for Dinner: What to Expect at Medieval Times Orlando

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#family fun #florida travel #medieval #medieval times #orlando

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blkwag · 1 year

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Listen. I’ve never been to a soccer game in real life. But they’re playing in Orlando? I might need to make a trip to my parents beach house and convince them it’s totally normal I drive a few hours to see a national team guy 🤭

it'll be totally be worth it

#in 2017? i went to orlando to watch some academy competition only bc puli was gonna be there 😭#plus it was around christmas break and literally all of my d*d's family like in florida so i had excuses to back me up #i havent been to a usmnt game (surprisingly) but hopefully this year i can go to one 🥲#anonymous

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