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Moms' words of wisdom remembered
Locals remember moms’ words of wisdom As we remember our moms this Mother’s Day, most will recall particular words of wisdom she imparted. Several area folks shared the one thing they remember most that their mom taught them. •...
Local kids are graduating from college
Lots of local kids are graduating from college For anyone who isn't aware, today is the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. Since the Derby's inception, there have been 120,000 mint juleps poured at the Churchill Downs track the weekend...
Fishing trip with Uncle Warren became a story often told
Quite a bull rider, but not so much a fisherman, Uncle Warren reluctantly consented to go fishing with my brother Mike and me. November found the bayous surrounding Lafitte, La. to be cold and damp. Our destination, Barataria Bay, was a straight 20-mile...
Ku Klux Klan is still alive and well in Florida
Last week I went into the KKK and how I came to know them. Yes, I was scared and readily admit it. Then I also mentioned that Florida is their land of paradise as well as yours. The number of organizations in our state is astounding, but they have also...
Meet Leah Stuart, the lucky catch to front the 60th Fishing Rodeo
Irony was definitely in the air on Saturday night at the Destin Community Center. "She looks like Jackie O!" one of the contestants exclaimed as Leah Stuart strutted around backstage in a canary yellow trenchcoat and dark sunglasses. Who knew...
On being true to the area's natural beauty
On being true to the area's natural beauty The South Walton area is known as one of the last treasurecoves of simple old Florida. Its unspoiled beauty, pristine beaches and quiet, quaint natural state are what draw folks here year after...
National Day of Prayer is May 1
National Day of Prayer observed nationally and locally By Deborah Wheeler debbie_wheeler@link.freedom.com On May 1, the annual call for citizens to spend a day in prayer will be observed across the nation. The wheels promoting the...
Sacred Heart to present Safe Sitter program May 3
The Family Birth Place at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast is hosting the nationally recognized Safe Sitter program on May 3 to help adolescents prepare to be safe babysitters. The class takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education...
Crate training your dog has many long term benefits
When I discuss the concept of crate training with pet dog owners they often look a little befuddled. I know exactly what they are thinking in most cases before they even open their mouths. Pet owners think of their dogs as family members, loved ones in...
'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay,' watching the birds of prey
The Otis Redding song, "Sitting on the Cock of the Bay," was great but only now do I understand the lyrics. Since moving to the bay, I go to my dock whenever I take a break from the studio. I used to watch the wildlife on the bayou when we had Bayou Arts...
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