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Lots of hurricane-related news as category 5-4-3 storm named Milton hit Central Florida Gulf Coast during second week of October.

These glorious early Fall days stimulate enjoyment value of outdoor balcony’s Northern air at Majestic Pines senior camp apartment.

Old timer’s daughter, “Tech Tutor” (7-14-24 journal entry) and high-tech helper recently provided updated equipment installation and training for parents’ TV and DVD programing which now requires three remote controllers.

Recent adventure with long-term bride and Majestic Pines senior camp neighbors occurred well North of Hwy #2.

Most recent e-mail receipt of solicited customer satisfaction information produced wondering about this subject which seems to have become widespread.Past several months have seen customer satisfaction “Survey Stuff” from numerous commercial outfits: comprehensive senior living facility; motor vehicle service garage; medical clinic; pharmacy outlet; big box retailer; auto insurance company.

Calendar now announces back half of this year’s August.

Hibbing author Pete Kero’s excellent book, “Mine Scapes—Reclaiming Minnesota’s Mined Lands,” brings Ranger connection reflections here from personal history.1950’s grade school years in Minnesota River Valley hometown Jordan often included short family vacation fishing trips to Northland lakes’ resort cabins from Ely to Deer River.

Coffee break has been a long-held custom across our country, perhaps even beyond.