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Space, the Final Frontier

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

On assignment as a reporter, I drove right up to the rocket garden at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex east of Titusville. The rockets are permanently grounded, a garden of huge slim needles pointing to space. Has your heart ever … Continue reading →

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Night Moves

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

We stood around the canoe launch site at Haulover Canal on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Our guide held up a two-bladed paddle and explained techniques. Dig this way, the kayak goes that way. You know the drill. She joked … Continue reading →

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A Declaration of Diversity

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

We believe these truths to be self evident – cultural diversity makes us strong, celebrating our heritage keeps the past alive for future generations and when the Greeks are cooking, just show up. Amen. That said – here are some … Continue reading →

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What are you doing Saturday Morning?

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

What are you doing Saturday morning? Here’s an idea – let’s go to the Fernandina Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I like those hours. You don’t have to get up early to get the … Continue reading →

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Getting Started With a Rain Barrel

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

The rain came down in buckets. Lightening crashed nearby. Thunder boomed. My dogs and cats suddenly decided they ALL needed to be on the bed with me. We huddled together. Outside the house my three rain barrels – two in … Continue reading →

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