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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1985
Page
5
In a reflective piece from Destin, a reader shares gratitude amid Hurricane Kate and personal moments. The essay blends daily life at Delchamps, travel talk toward Crestview and Atlanta, and observations of nature such as foggy mornings, pine dew, rainbows, and the healing power of laughter and tears.
A Thanksgiving meditation celebrates hope faith and lifelong love. The writer names Helpmate Nan Nicole and memories of 39 years shared with nature and sailing, counting blessings and expressing gratitude for family and enduring bond.
A first person essay contrasts tornadoes and hurricanes, noting tornadoes strike without warning while hurricanes are slow and avoidable. The narrator describes experiences evacuating in Destin during Elena, sheltering in Crestview, and tracking storms on TV, concluding hurricanes demand respect and caution. He visits neighboring papers in Stuart and Hollywood before returning to Destin.
An editor recalls fear and evacuations during Hurricane Kate. He notes staff displacements from The Log office and Holiday Inn, seeks shelter in Fort Walton Beach, and jokes about future trips to Destin and Cincinnati amid uncertain weather. Rick Weisenberger, Scripps Howard, provides the first person account.
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