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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1982
Page
5
A Christmas angel loses her wings after a mishap and endures the week of celebrations in a quiet attic home. The narrator reflects on the ritual of taking down Christmas symbols and the emotional cut‑off between holiday joy and a new year, sensing the angel’s secret quiet understanding.
A narrator contemplates New Year resolutions as they tidy Angel, a damaged angel figure, and recall rituals of renewal. Angel’s head falls off and is reattached while the narrator weighs keeping the fragile figure and its intact hands, candle still held.
A humorous column on New Year resolutions avoiding dieting and endless self discipline. The narrator jokes about not losing weight or increasing exercise, preferring to skip counting calories and sweets while lamenting being perceived as strong. The tone is light and self deprecating.
Lenah Miller reflects on resolutions for a new year focusing on self indulgence and humor. She jokes about quitting apologies and smoking while debating behavior of non smokers and recalling a humorous office sign from her father. She plans more dancing and less reading for a fun 1983.
Destin Fire District commissioners defend auditing practices and ISO rating. They credit funds, equipment, and Civil Defense grants for improved protection and a seven ISO rating, noting volunteer participation and local water supply influence. Names Joel Adler Zack Brunson Bill Burleson Howard Horn appear as commissioners.
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