Even though we live in the city, we have critters all around us. Things like deer and skunks are almost commonplace. Every now and then, we’ll hear stories of wolves and bears nearby. That doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, we’re not that surprised. Fortunately, there are some animals we haven’t had to…
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Through the years, I haven’t thought much about retirement. I should have planned ahead, but I could never imagine calling it a day. I have some friends who started planning back when they were in their 20s. Most people stay where they’ve been living, but experts say you may need to move to get the…
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Insurance companies are beginning to panic. They feel climate change is causing more natural disasters, meaning they must pay on homeowner claims. Over the last few years, there have been so many major hurricanes in Florida that insurance companies have canceled policies and have stopped issuing new ones. Their lack of desire to payout proves…
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My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They’ve lived in Florida for many years, so they stay prepared if the hurricane changes course at the last minute. These hurricanes often stress me out more than…
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There are days when you want to scream; what’s going on? A couple of weeks ago, I talked about malaria cases in the U.S. Now; I read that leprosy is surging in Central Florida. Wasn’t leprosy something that only happened in biblical times? I thought that was the case, but find that the peak of…
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When people talk about malaria, we think about life in third-world countries. But no more. Over the last few weeks, Florida and Texas have reported cases. Scientists say we’ll likely see more reports throughout the United States in the coming months, even years. Climate change could be part of the problem. Warmer weather, increased humidity,…
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My parents are hanging tough down in Florida after Hurricane Ian. They still have no power, but that’s the least of their concerns. Today is their 62nd wedding anniversary, and instead of going out to their favorite restaurant, they’ll be roughing it. Hurricanes have been a part of their marriage since the very beginning. It…
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Much of the southern U.S. has been on hurricane watch for the last few days waiting for the arrival of Ian. While I don’t have to worry about these severe storms here in Tennessee, I do always have to pay attention since my parents live on Florida’s Gulf Coast. They’ve lived in Florida for over…
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This time of year I seem to spend a lot of time storm tracking. When the majority of your family lives in Florida, hurricanes are a frequent concern. My family seems to love it down there. But on weekends like this, I truly wonder why…
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