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Forget the glass – worry about the water

When Guy Marwick, Marion County environmental activist, gets up in the morning he doesn’t stop to wonder if the glass of water on the kitchen table is half full or half empty. Nope. Not Guy, It could go either way. … Continue reading

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Pre-order 50 Great Walks in Florida

My goodness,what a blessing. Here’s the overview and review of my upcoming travel guide. Enjoy. You can pre-order the book at www.amazon.com or www.upf.com Overview “Lucy makes my toes itch! I can’t wait to get out and explore all the … Continue reading

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Lighthouse at St. Augustine still a beacon

ST. AUGUSTINE – Lighthouses have a romance all their own. They are strong silent beacons rising in solitary splendor above the shoreline. The towers had keepers, rugged individuals and their families who lived right next-door and devoted their lives to … Continue reading

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Picking up the trash

We’re standing on a dirt road in Ocala National Forest, Marion County, Florida. Volunteers have turned out on a Saturday morning for a forest cleanup. None of us have ever met before. Retired folks, Boy Scout troops, men and women … Continue reading

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Give something of yourself to your mom

Mary Hunt writes about money matters. Her nationally syndicated column before Mother’s Day combined money matter with what really matters. Florists, she told her readers, will make a good third of their annual income on Mother’s Day. Restaurants do very … Continue reading

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