By Sean Dietrich Alabama, 1963—it was chilly. It was gray. A skinny Christmas tree sat in the corner of his rundown home, undecorated. No gifts. His wife was a secretary. He punched a clock, wore leather gloves, and moved steel for a living. Theirs wasn’t a particularly unusual story. They worked from can to can’t. […]
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By Rick Moore After Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle of Florida, a friend of mine gave advice to someone whose house was wrecked. He said to make four piles: a pile to keep, a pile to sell, a pile to give away and a pile to throw away. That sounded reasonable, but it left the […]
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By Kirk McCarley My mother had a fond acquaintance with “they.” She often referenced they in conversation. They always seemed to know the best restaurant. They knew the right kind of car to buy, where to shop for clothes, and would even tell you the best places to vacation. I was fascinated with they even though I’m not sure if I ever met them. […]
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Danny Wilding began playing the flute in 1972 and at a young 70 years old he is still creating beautiful music. When one thinks of a fairy tail or an otherworldly realm the music playing would be a Wilding original. Born and raised in Bournemouth, England Danny Wilding has traveled the world playing his music […]
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1 C panko bread crumbs ¼ t paprika 3 bunch fresh spinach ¼ C grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 T 30A Olive Oil Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 1 ¾ C whole milk 3 T all purpose flour 2 C shredded Gruyere cheese 1 C grated Fontina cheese ⅛ t ground nutmeg ¼ C grated Parmigiano […]
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Mark Fressell is fond of saying, ”I didn’t quit my job as an engineer to make bad food.” Everything the owner of Crust Artisan bakery in Santa Rosa Beach makes is made from scrap. “No Shortcuts,” he says. Mark and his wife Kim, have built quite a loyal following from his small, out of the […]
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Local Nonprofit Working to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Efforts along Emerald Coast Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) leads the fight against suicide. They are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by […]
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Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. “Protecting patients from harm is our most important responsibility,” said Roger […]
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By Christine Rushford Tickets to the holiday show…check. Sparkly Christmas dresses to wear…check. Fancy dinner before the show…check. Epic meltdown in the lobby of the theatre where you miss the entire show…check! During the holiday season it is very easy for parents to get swept up in the social pressures of providing “The BEST […]
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Caregivers of persons suffering with Parkinson’s disease are invited to join a new monthly Parkinson’s support group meeting hosted by Somerby Senior Living and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Somerby Senior Living located at 164 West Hewett Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Benefits […]
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