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"Doctor's orders"
I have not known many people who flew a B-24 bomber, but the only such person I knew in Destin died recently.The B-24 is no ordinary plane but is one of the most important bombers that was used in World War II. It holds the record for being the most mass-produced...
"Doctor's orders"
There have been some new, exciting discoveries about stem cells that might change our lives in coming years, but I am surprised to see that there is not much talk about this in the news media.Embryonic stem cells are cells derived from embryos or fertilized...
"Out of the blue" - life as a military wife
I fully expected my children to be ecstatic when we put on a recording my husband sent from Iraq, but was surprised by my 4-year-old daughter’s reaction.We received hubby’s DVD through a program called United Through Reading, sponsored by...
Plenty of blessed events set for Destin
Starting Sunday, April 27, you’re in luck if you like to eat great food, play golf, hang out with celebrities, and have your boat (and your soul) blessed. As every year, the Destin Christian Academy sponsors The Paul Horton Memorial Golf Tournament...
“Fashionably yours”
What immediately comes to my mind is chocolate, since I am somewhat of a chocoholic. In this case, “sweet” has nothing to do with any luscious edible.“Sweet” is the latest “in” word that kids use. Remember when everything...
"Out of the blue" - life as a military wife
If someone asked me, “What is your most complex relationship?” I would confidently answer the one with food.Truthfully, eating is complicated. To varying degrees, most of us have some sort of hang-ups when it comes to food; it can become an...
A real Florida native: a dubious distinction
A real Florida native: a dubious distinction Somehow it all began with the midnight raid on Elian Gonzalez. Since then, hanging chads in the 2000 presidential election, the secretary of state in theatrical makeup, the Schiavo case, the weeping judge...
'Doctor's orders'
“I cannot remember where I was taken last night.”The young girl cried in the clinic, recounting her experience at a neighborhood bar the night before.She made the mistake of accepting a drink from a stranger and after that she seemed so inebriated...
The Garden in April
April is a busy month for gardeners in the South. Much work must be done if gardens are to look their best this season. Gardeners don’t mind, however, for doing the work is one of the pleasures of gardening. •Lawns As soon as the lawn is...
"Out of the blue" - life as a military wife
My husband and I have had to make some important decisions in the last few weeks. After many months of deployments it seems that he has to go for one year of training for the new aircraft he will be flying. The training is split in two different locations,...
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