Opinion

COLUMN: Community parenting and a party in the park

Susan Moody, Emerald Coast Insider

Did you know that last Saturday was “Take Your Child to the Park and Leave Them There Day?” Begun in 2010 by Lenore Skenazy, a New York City mom and champion of the “free range parenting movement,” the day advocates that paren... Full story

COLUMN: Learning to read is like juggling

Tommy Fairweather, Teachable Moments

Have you ever tried to juggle? Juggling is a physical act where one simultaneously manipulates objects in the air and between his hands. It depends on rapid eye to hand coordination. Reading is the mental equivalent of juggling. Children have to do s... Full story

POLL: Majority backs Norriego Point crackdown

Recently The Log asked readers on its website “Do you support beefing up code enforcement patrols along Norriego Point?” Of almost 500 votes cast, 33 percent said “Yes. It's a natural beauty that should be preserved for all to enjo... Full story

COLUMN: Out of control bridge authority

Pete Blome, Libertarian viewpoint

Editor’s Note: These prepared remarks were delivered to the Okaloosa County Commission at their recent meeting. It is sad for me to say that in what has become a yearly tradition this board has once again decided to pass the budget of the Mid-... Full story

MARY READY: While on a ladder, don’t step back to admire your work

Mary Ready, Ready or Not

This may be an odder topic than usual. And it may get deep. A friend’s remark intrigued me when he said, “There is no such thing as an accident.” Hmmm. So, first a definition or two or five: 1. an undesirable happening that occurs... Full story

COLUMN: ‘Cape Not Included’: Superheroes among us

Cynthia Burton, Cynthesis

Superman, Batman, Batwoman, Wonder Woman, Super Girl: all cape wearers. What’s up with the cape? Does it imbue super heroes with extraordinary strength or aid in defeating enemies? Does it exude panache or project confidence? Or is it merely a ... Full story

COLUMN: Hope and change: Sequel or déjà vu?

Andy Stempki, Captain’s Log

I happened to be walking through my living room the other day and found time to sit down and watch Fox News. Since the engine in the Emerald Lady is broken down, I’ve had some extra time on my hands. They were showing a live clip of President ... Full story

MARY READY: Maybe not France, and definitely not China

By Mary Ready, Ready or Not

OK, so maybe I’m a little bit zenophobic and judgmental after all. I have a problem with France and China. My short visit to Paris gave me the impression that its citizens don’t like Americans very much, and being rude to tourists seems t... Full story

POINT, POINT, COUNTERPOINT: Freedom for our fisheries or federal micromanagement?

A local debate ensued after Rep. Steve Southerland, II pushed through an amendment that he introduced to prohibit federal funding for the expansion of Limited Access Privilege Programs, or “catch shares,” for fisheries along the Gulf Coas... Full story

OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: Destin chatter on Twitter

p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Spring break is long gone, but the summer season is still to come and tweets are still flying abo... Full story

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