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July 2010

Hot Fun In The Summertime

Grilling is a year-round activity in Florida, but summer is the peak season for outdoor entertaining. Whether you are hosting a large backyard cookout or an intimate meal for two, here are some... Read More

For the Love of Art

Eleanor Blair did not know what to do. She had broken her left arm. Breaking an arm usually meant not being able to use it for a couple of months. But it was far worse for Eleanor. For those two... Read More

D-Day and Battle of the Bulge

These days, Joseph Kowalski would rather spend his time twirling ladies around the dance floor than talking about his service during World War II. But on June 6, Kowalski marked the 66th anniversary... Read More

Meals on Wheels

Paul Esposito and Carl Riolo are enjoying the opposite end of volunteer service now. After five years apart, the two former volunteers met again by chance at Marion County Senior Services congregate... Read More

June 2010

Right-of-Way

It happens all the time. You approach a four-way stop. A car pulls up to your right at the same time. You both hesitate for a few seconds. He is not moving, so you figure he is waiting for you to... Read More

The Mother of Father's Day

Unlike Mother's Day, which quickly garnered support and official standing -- all in nine years time -- Father's Day has a more poignant history, as it faced delays and a lackluster reputation... Read More

The Anhinga Flies Again

If you go:
Anhinga Writers' Studio
July 28 - 31
Phone: 352-379-8782
Fax: 352-380-0018
info@anhingawriters.org
www.anhingawriters.org
P.O. Box 357154
Gainesville, FL 32635-7154

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Safety First

For more information regarding summer safety guidelines visit your county or city Web site.

Marion County - www.marioncountyfl.org
Gainesville - www.cityofgainesville.org

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The Ghost of Shelley Winters

I knew Shelley Winters, a two-time Oscar-winner for "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," when she was in her sixties and seventies -- a dynamic Senior citizen who was... Read More

May 2010

Get Pedaling!

With its balmy weather and scenic natural areas, North Central Florida is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors almost any time of the year. But the spring is especially picturesque and temperate,... Read More

The Surprising Roots of Mother's Day

Mother's Day. Everything lies within its name. It is not Mothers' Day; it is Mother's Day. Singular Possessive. One mother. One day.Anna Jarvis, the founder of today's tradition, felt... Read More

Friendship and Harmony

The sound is eerily beautiful -- celestial or divine even. Certainly not of this world. It is hard to believe that such ethereal music can be made with an ordinary handsaw and violin bow.But Bob... Read More

Yellow-Bellied Sliders

On the third Sunday of each month, a group of yellow-bellied sliders can be seen cruising throughout Alachua County. Some move at a brisk pace while others bring up the rear. But these yellow-bellied... Read More

The Musical Chairs Project

Three years ago, when retired arts teachers Susan Johnson and Cheryl Poe heard that the elementary arts program funding in Alachua County was being cut by 50 percent, they decided to do something... Read More

December 2009

Saving the Environment With Fiction

Educator. Environmental Activist. Theater Enthusiast. Administrator.Marjorie Abrams uses these words to describe periods of her life and interests, but since retiring in 2000, she has added another... Read More

Wings of Dreams

Imagine sitting in the nose of an airplane, ahead of the cockpit, front line in the air, with nothing separating you from the sky but a few sheets of glass and some rickety metal. Now imagine enemy... Read More

Timeless Holiday Tunes

When most people think of the holidays, they think of building gingerbread houses, nibbling on peppermint sticks, wrapping presents, watching "It's A Wonderful Life" for the hundredth... Read More

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

It is that time of year again. It is time for shopping, out-of-town trips and a break for the holiday season.But not for these guys.John Seibler, Dennis Pollard and Hugh McDowell are members of Santa... Read More

Social Security Questions and Answers

Q:How long does it take to apply online for retirement benefits?A:How long it takes depends on your specific situation.  However, many people find that they can complete their online retirement... Read More

November 2009

In Perfect Harmony

Determination, hard work, laughter, friends and plenty of song. With these traits working in perfect harmony, it is no wonder The Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus has stood the test of time,... Read More

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