Key West is known for many things: picturesque sunsets, unparalleled fishing and diving, a myriad of diversely delicious eateries, bars, saloons, clubs, pubs and of course, SO. MANY. EVENTS.

The countdown begins with the very first Amazon Prime shipment for glitters and tutus and all the otherworldy things that will razzle and dazzle the eclectic pizzazz that we have been looking forward to all year.

There’s a pizza delivery guy sitting with his mouth open, stunned into silence, his hand frozen halfway to the horn of his Toyota Corolla.

Most cultures have traditions associated with death. Understanding and accepting death is healthy for a society. This acknowledgement, along with traditional rituals, can vary widely across the planet.