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Author. Science geek. History wonk. Nature nut. Space Hipster. Recovering guidebook writer now making things up. SandraFriend.com FloridaHikes.com TrailsandTravel.com ThoughtsAfoot.Substack.com
Have to admit, stumbling across this puppy in a museum really freaked me out. Jeep-launched nukes? Yikes.
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Seriously compelling for me as I've been plunking away for four years on my own fictional take on the 1950s space program, as informed by my father-in-law's involvement in it.
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Awesome! Very West Florida bayou-ish.
December 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Agreed. As we age we're looking at competent medical as a big factor in where to retire.
December 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Full stop at the county-owned hospital transfer to nonprofit. Same here in Titusville FL. Horror stories abound including all family members and many friends misdiagnosed in ER. Couldn't keep GPs they kept resigning. I fear you'll find these issues in many towns across the USA.
December 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thank you! Same here. Our Hondas are 2012 and 2014 and I'd hate to upgrade either. Both of us were raised with the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality and disdain of consumerism. It sucks so much of our income goes to health insurance (thanks, pre-existing conditions)
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Beats $1800. I have no choice. I'm diabetic. Thanks, genetics. My baseline meds are $2000/mo without insurance. Pre-ACA I was refused insurance for "pre-existing conditions." If not for hubby's income I'd be screwed. Healthcare eats 100% of mine now.
December 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A very Yellow River vibe. Feels familiar. Miller Bluff?
December 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Exactly!
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I had the same problem: they immediately undercut my website sales by taking out an automated ad pointing search to the listing on their site. Took our book down within a month of that foolishness. Our web sales were far better.
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM