Monthly Archives: August 2022

Forward to the Past

Posted on August 22, 2022 by avocadogrove

Published by the Gainesville Iguana “Back to the Future” is a 1985 film featuring Michael J. Fox as teenager Marty McFly, who travels 30 years back in time, to 1955. While there, he interferes with his young parents’ meeting, and … Continue reading →

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The Right Balance

Posted on August 22, 2022 by avocadogrove

Published by the Gainesville Sun and Suwannee Valley Timesa Intensity is related to youth. The young are enthusiastic to the point of extravagance. I patiently listen to a young farmer talk about what makes him tick with passion and unaware … Continue reading →

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What will these hands plant today?

Posted on August 1, 2022 by avocadogrove

Published by the Suwannee Valley Times Working with a machete, one has to be carried by the rhythm. The wrist does most of the work and sets the pace. The focus is on the branch or root to be cut, … Continue reading →

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