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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1986
Page
5
The Log Asks captures comments from Marlene Shaw of Santa Rosa Beach who welcomes the idea as attracting more people. Bob Zick of Destin says it would be progress for Destin and Walton County.
The Charles Windes family and Dr. Harold Davis with Mrs. Davis funded 25 large print books in Aunt Dorothy's memory. The Library Thrift Shop, next to the library, returns all proceeds to the library, but recent volunteer losses threaten hours and service.
The speaker, a librarian and believer in the system, thanks supporters and asks for ongoing backing. They urge anyone who has not visited the free institution to check it out.
In a high school studio seniors chose robe or personal portraits for the yearbook. The narrator recalls being urged to avoid fad styles, risking lasting regret, and remembers wearing a gray jumper with a red blouse for a portrait. Reflects on warnings and personal choices.
A reflective piece listing regrets not pursued and choices embraced. From a late-life perspective the author notes cars, teeth, education, weddings, Latin, corpses, and early life decisions with wry humor. The author also references a college absence, a small wedding, termites, and a return to journalism.
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