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"Everything Old is New Again"

1/24/2017

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I've spent the last two weeks camping in Savannas Recreation Area, a repeat spot from 2016. It was fun to return to some familiar smiling faces, and this year's experience was quite different. Last year, I spent most of my time to the south in Jensen Beach and Stuart, as I was contemplating the area as a relocation option.

It's off the list, so this year I ventured north of my camping spot, and spent time playing tourist in Fort Pierce, and over the causeway on Hutchinson Island. Fort Pierce has a dubious reputation (that is rightly earned), yet I discovered a lovely, historic downtown and waterfront area with friendly people. Change is in the air. 

Built on the Indian River Lagoon in 1838, Fort Pierce was commanded by Col. Benjamin K. Pierce, and as was customary, named after him. Yes, he was the brother of our 14th President, Franklin. Fishing, cattle, pineapples, citrus, and vegetables put the town on the map, and all but the pineapple industry thrive today (Cuba was too much competition). In addition to being the burial place of author Zora Neale Hurston, Fort Pierce is also the birthplace of the Highwaymen, 26 self-taught landscape artists who chose to sell their works from their car trunks, in lieu of picking citrus in the 1950s. 

I'm now "home" on Sebastian Inlet for two weeks or so, then on to sites unseen. 
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Barb
1/26/2017 01:12:31 am

Hey Judy,
Finally caught up on my blog reading and your travels. Wondering how long we can survive under the new regime. Even I am considering living off the grid. Maeve and I marched on Washington last Saturday. So there's that. Love the Garner House. And the Crayola story. Reminders of simpler times. Love from Brockport.

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judy
1/27/2017 07:38:24 am

Barb, thanks for visiting! Let me know if you're forming a community! Have been waiting to write to query on women's movement revival. Will be in touch soon.

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Anne-Marie
2/9/2017 01:55:20 pm

With thunder snow falling here, this posting is warmly welcoming. I do love the Crayola story, am taken aback by bears in Floriday (!), and always enjoy New England connections, intentional or not.

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Judy
2/10/2017 02:02:14 pm

Anne: Yes, I'm enjoying being a snowbird for the entire season! I was also surprised to find the bears and you can still find a few in Florida. Development and over-hunting has killed off the black bear here.

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Ed Condon
2/10/2017 12:04:35 am

J your in a nice spot again, Hutchinson island Jensen beach not bad not bad. Sue, Ray & I still talk about you.

Cold and windy here in Kent island tonight.


Working for Anne Arundel County, blessing.

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Judy
2/10/2017 02:05:55 pm

Ed ... happy to hear from you! I did enjoy this area but now basking in the joy of Sebastian Inlet for a month before I begin slowly trailing northward. Congrats on the new job! Curious to hear details --- email or call? j

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