Eau Gallie book signing Friday in weirdly lovely weather

It’s surreal to watch the unfolding story of Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy’s devastation in the northeast while we’re sunny and cool here in Florida. Granted, we were sideswiped by Sandy, with tropical-storm-force winds and our share of rain, but I’m counting us really lucky (while flashing back to the 2004 hurricanes). I wish the storm’s victims a speedy recovery.

I’m taking advantage of the weather with an outdoor book signing of “Funnel Vision” Friday. I’ll join Karlene Conroy and Mia Crews, authors of “The Don Quixote Girls,” among the other artists and vendors at First Friday in Eau Gallie – specifically EGAD, or the Eau Gallie Arts District. Look for us near the intersection of Eau Gallie Boulevard and Highland Avenue. The event, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., should be a blast, and you can always get started on your holiday shopping.