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What is good about having a pet? Everything
I love my not dog. See she is really my husband’s dog, not my dog. What’s good about her? She keeps my husband happy. She wakes him up when his lung condition is making breathing difficult as he sleeps. She is fun to spend time with. She is love on four feet. All the good…
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Working On Why
What have you been working on? I’ve been working on my impulse reactions to other humans’ behavior. I know that I can’t control what they do but I can control how I react. I can go from peaceful to crazy in nanoseconds depending on the situation and the person. Certain people doing certain things sets…
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Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
I adore this story, but not for the reason most other reviewers are telling you. Yes it is a book about a woman who defies the patriarchal system in the field of science. I find the relationship between Elizabeth Zott and her dog amazing. The tenacious attitude of her daughter delightful. I’m afraid if I…
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Publication News
The Emerald Coast Writers will release the next edition of the Emerald Coast Review 22nd volume. Writers will read excerpts from their works while photographers and artists display their creations appearing in the 22nd volume of the Emerald Coast Review at a book launch. The public is invited to the free event hosted by Emerald…
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It’s a Fact
Do you see yourself as a leader? I am a leader. Not because of my career, though I have for years been in leadership positions. I’m a leader because a choose to mentor humans. Now just because someone thinks of themselves as a leader doesn’t mean they are a leader. You would have to ask…
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The Guest by Emma Cline
This book! This girl Alex! I wanted to go all mommy dearest on her and give her a good spanking! Reading this story and watching this girl make one stupid mistake after another was like watching a car wreck in slow motion. I kept hanging on for the end where she learned her lessons and…
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Be Real
I see red when a human puts on a fake air. It is difficult to explain but you know it when you see it. They try too hard to come across as they think you want to see them. Often they say things that they think you want to hear instead of telling you the…
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Grudge? Well….
Are you holding a grudge? About? I can hold grudges. I try not to hold on to negative things, but sometimes I catch myself complaining about past hurts. I say to myself, “Wait a minute, maybe I didn’t actually let that one go.” To hold a grudge is to be human. To forgive is divine.…
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Home
Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. My first thought is home is in Florida. I’ve been to England, so for distance that’s the furthest. I was six. My grandfather kept telling me, “When you get to London you will have tea with the Queen.” I believed him. The first time…
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I don’t Cry
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? I think this question is meant to provoke sweet stories of deep feelings and tranquillity. Sorry folks, not happening here. I used to cry at every little thing. Then life happened. I learned that my tears are only valuable to me. If I have a tear…
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Brendan & Lori O'Gara 