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If you live in the Everglades, you have either seen him or heard of him. Hair sometimes in a ponytail, barefoot or wearing flip-flops. If you look in the back of his SUV, you just might find some …

Where Has The Time Gone?   Maybe it has something to do with getting older, but time sure does seem to go by quicker. I remember when I was young, summer never lasted long enough and …

Looking Back to See Ahead    My wife and I came to Chokoloskee from Brooksville, Florida, in 2019. We came in April of that year and joined our names to over twenty other Pastors before …

My Favorite Time of Year    By the time this article comes out, Thanksgiving will have passed and most everyone will be preparing for Christmas! Once we get through October, the Holidays …

A Real Neighborhood Hero   Growing up in the 70s and 80s, there was an old cartoon that aired on Saturday mornings. Saturdays were every kid's favorite day; it was the day all three …

All is Well    When my wife and I got married, we were cautioned about having children. Due to my wife’s failing kidneys, the doctors were cautious about her getting pregnant …

When It All Comes Together   Growing up in the eighties was an adventure. We didn’t have cell phones or tablets to keep us busy, we had our bikes, our friends, and an adventurous …

A Real-Life Encyclopedia Brown    I love a good mystery! Growing up in Northern Michigan in the 70s and 80s, I was pretty much a bookworm. I could spend hours reading a book, and my …

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