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Discover Florida # 4:  A Tour of Fort Ogden: citrus, beef and an old woman’s memories82

Discover Florida # 4: A Tour of Fort Ogden: citrus, beef and an old woman’s memories

A morning trip to Fort Ogden in DeSoto county, Florida, with my guide, Mrs. E, a woman whose memories are ravaged by Alzheimer's. Come along for the ride.

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Winter Solstice Florida Style85

Winter Solstice Florida Style

The shortest day of the year, and even in South Florida, dusk begins at 4 PM. But it's so lovely, the best time of the year. Celebrate Winter Solstice, Florida style with me.

19 comments    gardening florida citrus trees
Who are America's Creditors? or, Debt Economics for Beginners87

Who are America's Creditors? or, Debt Economics for Beginners

Thanks to those who read and enjoyed "The U.S. National Debt -- 233 years in the making." Here is third in this series on World Debt. "Who are America's Creditors -- or Debt Economics for beginners" with links to many excellent sites for further knowledge. By the way, the answer may surprise you.

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Discover Florida -- Boca Grande, a small town with a big history (and great beaches)90

Discover Florida -- Boca Grande, a small town with a big history (and great beaches)

One of Florida's best secrets -- Boca Grand, a small town on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island, with white sand beaches, blue-green Gulf waters and a long and exciting history. Come join me for a tour in words and pictures.

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The Rape Trade -- child prostitution80

The Rape Trade -- child prostitution

Another FBI/local law enforcement agency initiative has recovered a number of child-victims of the sex trade. This time the media took notice. But some of the information given left me uneasy. Here's why.

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So you want to be a "Published Author" -- facts about the publishing world84

So you want to be a "Published Author" -- facts about the publishing world

A few truths about publishing. Let's call it a look at reality.

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Discover Florida # 3 -- 'Catting' around the streets of North Port82

Discover Florida # 3 -- 'Catting' around the streets of North Port

The streets of North Port, Florida, often dubbed "Tree City" abound with wildlife. Here's some photos of the visitors to my home.

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Interviews with four convicted sexual predators -- Part One96

Interviews with four convicted sexual predators -- Part One

In 30 years as an outreach worker helping abused children, I've never once interviewed a single perpetrator. I decided to rectify that, and with the help of local law enforcement, set out to interview four convicted sexual predators. This is my background research which opened my eyes, and brought forth a lot of questions.

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Contraceptives and the way things “should be” or Where is that time machine?82

Contraceptives and the way things “should be” or Where is that time machine?

Common sense dictates the upcoming election should be all about the economy, but apparently it is about sex. Yep, sex and contraceptives.

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The 21st Century Twelve-Year-Old Girl85

The 21st Century Twelve-Year-Old Girl

This article is dedicated to “Girls Rule,” a pair (I think) of twelve year old girls who contacted me through my website. With mother's permission and involvement, they took my on a guided tour of the world of the 21st century twelve-year-old-girl. Join us and learn from these remarkably wise girls.

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