Tag Archives: opinion

A matter of life and death

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Patricia A. Smith

A few days ago was his last. Nobody saw it coming. At the age of 45, nobody expected it. Nobody ever does. As the news spread, the usual responses registered like first responders and eager voters. The whys and hows … Continue reading →

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Loose lips and sinking ships

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Patricia A. Smith

Having spent nearly a dozen years working in the cruise industry, the tragic Costa Concordia accident resonated with me. It reminded me, too, that all the Floridians who have access to cruises throughout the year can – no, must – … Continue reading →

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Rising to the occasion

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Patricia A. Smith

I was really going to try to stay away from commenting about any of the crazy business that has sprung up in recent weeks, but I just can’t help myself. Apparently, neither can Arnold Schwarzenegger or Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Those two … Continue reading →

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