Category Archives: People

Magnetic United States

Some Americans travel to Disney World or the nearest relative for the holidays or for the weekend. Many websites claim that only 30% own a passport but when compared to Britain and Germany that get more vacation days perhaps the … Continue reading

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Orange Juice and Toilet Paper

I prefer my oranges straight from the skin or with extra pulp; and to buy my toilet paper single-ply, from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and not individually wrapped. I am also not one to let free things go to waste. … Continue reading

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Thanks-Taking Weekend

I love holiday weekends when Caleb can get out of duty and finish his homework to give us some time away from the city. I didn’t realize how anxious I was for this trip until the night before leaving when … Continue reading

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Southern Women’s Show – Jacksonville

I learned of the show by a coupon available in a junk-mail magazine. I went online to get more information and see if I was interested in going. The event was scheduled for four days, Thu-Sun, and I watched the … Continue reading

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Occupy Jacksonville

We used to do lots of artsy and volunteering activities locally and traveling on the weekends upon our arrival in Jacksonville two and a half years ago; then came school. I began to get bored with the city thinking it … Continue reading

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