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Month: September 2017

HURRICANE IRMA

HURRICANE IRMA

SURVIVING HURRICANE IRMA! I’m a native-born Floridian and have seen my fair share of tropical storms and hurricanes.  Surviving Hurricane Irma was my goal for September 2017. Friends of mine scattered throughout Florida and the southern states posted their minute by minute status. “Where can I find water?” “There is no gas in town!” “I need a generator!” “I’m evacuating. See ya.” The Andrews’ chose to stay. We invited family and friends to ‘hunker down’ at our house during the hurricane. Furry pets were welcome too. We…

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Ceramic Piggy Bank

Ceramic Piggy Bank

CERAMIC PIGGY BANK Did you own a quirky, old fashion, Ceramic Piggy Bank? I had one as a child. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters dropped in the thin slot on the piggy’s back. Did I break that piggy bank when it was full? No way! I emptied it, spent the money on bubble gum, books, and started over. Not all piggy banks had the opening at the bottom, and many had to be broken to get the money out. I matured…

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