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ESCAPING THE HEAT:
A Summer Getaway to Gatlinburg
BY DOOLIN DALTON
When the Florida sun cranks itself up to oven-setting levels, most of us in Vero start dreaming of escape. This summer Charise and I decided it was time for our annual getaway, and we wanted something cooler than our usual seaside haunts. Charleston, South Carolina made the list, as did a return trip to Key West (we’ve been twice already and it’s always tempting). But with record-breaking heat pressing down, we set our sights higher (literally) and wound up in the Great Smoky Mountains. That’s how we found ourselves in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a little mountain town that sits right at the gateway to one of the most beautiful national parks in the country.
At first glance, Gatlinburg may look like your standard tourist trap; t-shirt shops with slogans you wouldn’t wear in polite company, mini-golf courses and go-kart tracks competing for attention, and more fudge shops than you could count. But that’s part of the charm. If you love a little kitsch (we do), you’ll have a blast. And once you look beyond the main strip, Gatlinburg opens up into something extraordinary. The Smokies themselves are jaw-dropping: endless ridges of bluegreen mountains, ancient forests alive with wildlife, and a culture steeped in Appalachian tradition. It’s no wonder this is the most-visited national park in America. We couldn’t possibly do it all in one week, but here are a few highlights from our adventure.
Just down the road, Pigeon Forge adds its own brand of mountain magic. Think family shows, roller coasters, and the legendary Dollywood. We opted for Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show, where we feasted on a hearty buffet while cheering for axe throwing and log-rolling lumberjacks. With music, comedy, and plenty of sawdust-flying stunts, it was good old-fashioned fun and the perfect way to spend an evening.
On one rainy afternoon, we traded lumberjack axes for ladles at the Smoky Mountain School of Cooking. Together Charise and I whipped up pimento mac & cheese and a Southern apple pie topped with from-scratch caramel and whipped cream. (I won’t say who was the better chef, but let’s just say Charise didn’t let me forget her perfectly crimped pie crust.) Afterward, we dried off at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. It’s ranked among the top aquariums in the country, and for good reason with its massive shark tunnels, playful penguins, and a hands-on stingray bay made it a hit for both kids and kids-at-heart.
Larger than life whimsical Troll in Anakeesta Park
Spending a rainy afternoon at the Smoky Mountain School of Cooking
Of course, no trip to the Smokies is complete without actually getting outside. Cade’s Cove, an 11-mile loop through breathtaking mountain countryside, ended up being one of our favorite experiences. Twice a week, it’s closed to car traffic, so we rented bikes at the campground store and pedaled past fields full of deer, the occasional black bear, and historic pioneer cabins that felt frozen in time.
On another day, we cooled off by tubing down a mountain river; cold, clear, and the kind of lazy float that makes you forget the rest of the world exists. Evenings were spent wandering Gatlinburg’s strip, sampling flavored moonshine at local distilleries (cookies and cream flavored moonshine … who knew??), and listening to street musicians pick away at bluegrass tunes, keeping Appalachian tradition alive.
Another must see was Anakeesta, a whimsical mountaintop park you reach by chairlift. By day, we wandered through botanical gardens, treetop canopy bridges, and zip lines. By night, the park transformed into something almost otherworldly with Astra Lumina, a walking light show that turned the forest into a glowing dreamscape of stars, music, and color. Romantic? Absolutely. But also a magical spot for families to cap off the day.
“We cooled off by tubing down a mountain river; cold, clear, and the kind of lazy float that makes you forget the rest of the world exists.“
By the end of the week, it was clear we’d only scratched the surface. Gatlinburg and the Smokies have a way of pulling you back, and Charise and I already know we’ll return. Maybe in the fall, when the mountains blaze with autumn reds, oranges, and yellows.
Travel has a funny way of shrinking and expanding the world at the same time. Whether it’s tubing a cold river, pedaling through history, or simply laughing over a lumberjack’s log roll, the memories remind us just how much wonder is tucked into this little blue planet we all share. Gatlinburg was our summer escape but wherever you go, I’d encourage you to step out of the routine, explore, and let yourself be surprised.
One of many fields with grazing deer along the 11-mile loop road in Cades Cove.
The skywalk at Anakeesta Park, 880 feet of hanging bridges suspended 60 feet in the air, transforms into a spectacular light show.
What Are the Financial Benefits of Changing Residency to Florida from NY, CT, or NJ? PART
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by Danny Howes, EA, RFC
If you’re nearing retirement and living in high-tax states like New York, Connecticut, California or New Jersey, you may be wondering if changing your residency to Florida could be a smart financial move. For many retirees and pre-retirees, the answer is yes—but it’s essential to understand both the advantages and the requirements involved. Last month, we covered:
1. Florida has no state income tax
2. Social Security and Retirement Income Go Further
• A property tax exemption of up to $50,000 on a primary residence (3)
• Caps on annual property tax increases (Save Our Homes Act) (4)
• Strong protection against creditors on your primary residence (5)
These benefits can protect both your wealth and your home over time, especially important for those in or nearing retirement.
Establishing Residency: Know the Rules****
It’s not enough to simply buy a home in Florida; you must prove your intent to establish permanent residency. Common steps include:
• Spending at least 183 days (more than half the year) in Florida
• Filing a Declaration of Domicile
• Registering to vote in Florida
• Getting a Florida driver’s license and vehicle registration
• Updating your legal documents and tax filings
Failing to take these steps or maintain documentation can lead to audits and the possibility of your former state continuing to claim you as a resident.
It is also important to note if you will be retaining your home in the state you are coming from and choose to “snowbird”, you will want to check your homestead status in that state to ensure there aren’t any unintended costs or consequences when making the residency change.
Consider the Bigger Picture
While the financial benefits are significant, a residency change should align with your lifestyle goals, family needs, and long-term plans. It may also make sense to consult with a financial advisor or estate attorney to coordinate your residency strategy with your broader retirement and tax plan.
FAQ: Financial Residency Changes to Florida
Q: How much can I save by moving to Florida from NY or NJ?
A: The savings depend on your income level, but many retirees save thousands annually in state income taxes alone by switching residency to Florida.
Q: Can I still own a home in NY or CT if I become a Florida resident?
A: Yes, but you must clearly establish Florida as your primary domicile and limit your time in the other state to avoid dual residency claims.
Q: Does Florida tax capital gains?
A: No, Florida does not have a state capital gains tax, though federal taxes still apply.
Q: Is it hard to prove Florida residency to NY or CT tax authorities?
A: It can be, especially if you maintain strong ties to your former state. Detailed records, proper legal steps, and a clear change of lifestyle are key.
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Spread more love by having more contact with people and animals.
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It’s about furthering my education. After ten years, I’m enrolled at IRSC in the criminal justice program. I need to focus on quality learning, not memorizing as I have done in the past.
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I am too involved in work and interacting with my family. It’s time for a change! I need more “Me Time!”
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Two things come to mind: Launching a new route, expanding my business, and working on continuing my life after dealing with my father’s passing.
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Toxic Nation
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This month’s review is on an important topic I’m passionate about, and the average person is not aware of much of what this film reveals.
Health is not a political issue. Our children should be our common ground to come together to make America healthy again.
The Toxic Nation documentary begins with a startling statistic: In the 60s, we had 6% chronic disease. In the 80s, chemicals in our foods increased and the chronic disease epidemic skyrocketed. By 2006, 54% of children had chronic disease.
Now one in four women and half a million children are on antianxiety/antidepressants, 40% of teens have a mental health diagnosis, and 15% of high schoolers are on Adderall.
The film reveals that our bodies are filled with plastics, lead, aluminum, mercury, and more. The United States is becoming sicker and more infertile at an alarming rate. We fight weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, brain fog, inflammation, attention and behavioral issues in children, while cancer and other diseases soar. And most don’t attribute it to our foods.
We have assumed our regulatory agencies look out for our health to ensure our food is safe. However, the FDA allows food companies to self-police and put their own self-certifications on their products, so they can deem safe whatever they want. Food and healthcare industries have the largest lobbying organizations and pay off more scientists to defend them than any industries in history. As we’ve trusted their “science,” we’ve been led astray. And it’s killing us.
But there is much we can do, and it starts with education. We can learn what to avoid and what to consume so we can make better choices for ourselves and our family. We can stop buying toxic products and stop allowing companies to profit from them. We can write companies about their ingredients and insist restaurants and grocers carry healthier products. Let’s get proactive!
This tremendously informative film includes testimonies of people such as Jason Karp, CEO and founder of HumanCo, who became
extremely sick at age 23 with several autoimmune diseases, including a degenerative eye disease causing him to go blind. He decided to try to heal himself with food as close to nature as possible. After about six months, his diseases, including the “incurable” eye disease, were gone.
And Vani Hari, author and food activist, who had allergies, stomach issues, asthma, eczema, weight gain, and depression. When she ended up with appendicitis, she decided to put herself on a whole foods diet. All her symptoms disappeared, and she went off all prescriptions. Today you may know her as “The Food Babe.”
Our foods are producing a profound change in our human physiology, causing hormone disruption, and an inability for our bodies to properly detox.
There are 10,000 chemicals allowed in our foods. Other countries have banned most of these chemicals.
Food dyes are used to make foods more appealing to children, and artificial flavoring is add-
ed to trigger the brain to want to eat more. They are literally making food addictive, all while being more toxic, causing disease and brain issues.
With all the people on statin drugs, we still have not seen a shift in cholesterol numbers, and heart disease is still the number one killer.
I can only scratch the service of the abundance of information provided in Toxic Nation . It details more topics such as seeds oils, glyphosate, GMOs, plastics, mercury, EMFs, and fluoride. Although this film has lots to teach us, don’t be overwhelmed. It gave me hope to see so many people coming together to fight for our health— true leaders holding agencies accountable that were supposed to protect us.
As we learn and make changes, we can teach our children so they can be aware and make wiser choices. If we all work together, we can make ourselves, our kids, and our country healthy again.
Let’s start by seeing this film. Watch for free on YouTube, pay it forward at mahafilms. com, and go to Mahaaction.com to learn more.
5 HEALTHY STARS
Maha Films is working on three more films: one on the truth about medicine, one on farming and food, and one on trauma and addiction. Go Maha!
Penny Cooke is an award-winning author of Pursuing Prayer: Being Effective in a Busy World, The Wake-up Prayer children’s book, and her latest, Pursuing Prayer for America. She co-hosts the Seeds of Hope podcast with Del Bates on Wednesdays on Vero’s Voice Facebook page. Learn more at pennycookeauthor.com
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PEARS Luscious
“Gifts from the Gods” according to ancient Greek poet Homer in “The Odyssey.” With good reason. In addition to being sweet, delicious, and low in calories, they’re an excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, folic acid and niacin and their skins are rich in fiber. And they’re a tasty versatile ingredient for cooking and baking.
AUTUMN PEAR BREAD
A moist and fragrant loaf, perfectly spiced. Easy enough for a weekday breakfast, “pairing” perfectly with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 5x9inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in the pears and spoon into the loaf pans.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
UPSIDE DOWN SPICED PEAR CAKE
This spiced pear cake is rich and perfectly moist, sweet and delicious. Using a boxed cake mix makes it super easy - and no one will know the difference unless you tell.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in a deep 9" round cake pan and heat in oven until the butter is melted. Once melted, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter.
2. Cut peeled pears in half lengthwise and remove cores with a melon baller. Cut pears again lengthwise in 1/4" thick slices and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle pears with cinnamon and gently toss to coat.
3. Starting at the outside of your pan, arrange pear slices over the butter mixture, slightly overlapping. Then fill in the center part of the pan with another ring of slightly overlapped slices.
4. Make the cake batter as directed on the package.**
5. Carefully spoon and spread cake batter over the pears.
6. Bake cake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
*You can also use Trader Joe’s or King Arthur Gingerbread Cake mixes. Just follow their measurements and instructions for making a cake.
**No need to use a mixer. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon until the liquid is completely incorporated into the mix.
SKILLET-ROASTED PEARS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
Pears become a simple but elegant fall dessert … incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
• 1/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 ripe but firm Bartlett or Bosc pears
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• Coarse salt
Directions
1. Wash and peel the pears, leaving the stems on. Use a melon baller to core the pears.
2. Add water to a 12-inch nonstick skillet, then pour sugar into center of skillet. Using a clean spatula, gently stir the sugar into the water to moisten it thoroughly.
3. Bring to boil over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved and liquid is bubbling, about 2 minutes.
4. Add pears to the skillet cut side down, cover*, and cook until almost tender (a fork inserted into center of pears meets slight resistance), 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat as needed to prevent caramel from getting too dark.
5. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until sauce is golden brown and the cut sides of the pears are beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the cream around the pears and cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and a deep caramel color and cut sides of pears are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Transfer pears, cut side up, to serving platter and spoon the sauce over the pears. Sprinkle a little salt on top and enjoy.
*Use a glass lid if you have one to keep an eye on the sauce.
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A powerful, no-nonsense guide from someone who’s lived it. Clear advice, real experience, and practical tools to help you:
• Understand your mind
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“When we were struggling financially, God helped us get back on track and pay our mortgage. And He provided a miracle that covered the cost of the women’s retreat.”
– Sabrina Bush
“For a long time, I resented women. Now, through this ministry, God has transformed my life and given me a heart for women.”
– Lindsay Pernal
“The Lord called me to this ministry, even when I didn’t feel adequate. He placed it on my heart and chose me. He continues to strengthen me so I can encourage others to love the way He loves me.”
– Laurie Smith
“I had leukemia when I was three and a half. Doctors said chemotherapy and radiation were the only answer. In 2022, I discovered I had a brain tumor caused by that treatment. The doctor suggested two rounds of radiation each month, but there’s been no growth in two years.”
– Dawn Womack
“My daughter was born with a heart defect. As we went through that journey, we looked to God and put our trust in Him. Today, she’s 33 years old and getting married next year.”
– Kristine DeJesus
“God brought me to Florida so I could find this group. I’m now three years sober. I have an amazing family that I love and I’m finally starting to love myself, too.”
– Susan Morrison
“We have a family. My husband and I both grew up with alcoholic parents, and mental illness was a factor in our lives. But we chose to break that cycle. Our daughter is a miracle, and God has taught us so much through her.”
– Laura Jensen
“I’ll be the first mother in the state of Florida to have her parental rights reinstated after losing them.”
– Samantha Maurice
“When I attended the retreat, I experienced total surrender to the Lord. He paid the price for us. That’s the miracle.”
– Brenda Kramer
“I now have a family I can rely on. Ms. Laurie is the mom I never had.”
– Alexandra DeJesus
“The presence of Laurie in my life, and this group, has truly been a miracle. My love for this family of women is a miracle.”
– Sheila Simmons
“My miracle is salvation itself, allowing the Lord to reach me after years of putting Him on the backburner. I prayed for a church family, and I found it here. Ms. Laurie has helped me discover that family.”
– Diane Tomasiewicz
Breaking Chains Women’s Ministry
is a place where women grow in faith, find family, and witness miracles in everyday life. Meeting every Monday night, the ministry provides a safe space for women to heal, connect, and discover their God-given strength.
This month, Breaking Chains is expanding its mission by launching a new Men’s Ministry, extending the same spirit of hope, encouragement, and community. For more information, call (772) 321-4946.
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Comfortable in the Back Seat
BY BETH WALSH STEWART
When I stop and get out of the car, I notice when there isn’t one of those little concrete stops in front of my parking spot. “That’s good,” I think. “If I want to pull straight ahead when I leave, there will be nothing stopping me.”
Speed bumps annoy me, too. They slow me down when I might be on a roll. If I take them at full tilt, they say it’s bad for the struts. I’m not sure what a strut is. In the past, I thought it was a proud way to walk. I guess if someone saw me taking a speed bump at full speed I would be embarrassed, and that could affect my strut, so I guess my definition still makes sense.
It’s a proven fact of human existence that everyone needs to slow down from time to time. That said, it’s not my job to decide how fast others roll. Slowing down is a personal decision, usually brought on by stress or overload. Sadly, just because I notice someone is running on empty physically, emotionally, or spiritually, it’s not my job to point it out.
“I will be faithful to be available if [others] ask for my hand or my ear.”
In the past, if I was trying to convince someone else to slow down, I was dabbling with my latent control issues. I have found that the best thing I can do for someone I love who is stressed out is to pray for their wellbeing and their return to reason. When they are ready, and if they want to share their angst with me, my job is to listen – not advise. Venting is a key ingredient to letting go of mental chaos. I am learning to be a faithful witness instead of a know-it-all.
I used to keep a Superman cape in my arsenal so I could fly in and solve problems and smooth rough spots for others. All too soon, I realized that role belongs to God. When I get in the way of His work, I become the speed bump that slows down the healing. There is a Superhero capable of righting wrongs, but it is not me.
Finally, I learned that other people sometimes like the opportunity to pull straight out of what appears to be a stuck spot if they want, and they may have noticed there was no cement barrier in front of where they stopped. They may not be stuck at all. Why is that so easy to see with parking lots and speed bumps, but so difficult when we want the best for someone else?
Just for today, I’m going to pay attention to my speed, and let others zoom or coast, as they wish. I will be faithful to be available if they ask for my hand or my ear, but I will not criticize or offer my opinion or solution in the process. Today, I will let God be in charge, and I will take a seat in the back and roll down the window to catch the breeze. (Maybe that’s why dogs are never worried. They’re happy to go for the ride and sit in the back, joyful to be present with the ones they love.)
Beth Walsh Stewart, MTh, is the Creator of BethWe, the nonprofit that was the impetus for this work. Dedicated to rescuing the stragglers lost in the shadows of the road of life, Beth is best-known for her Good Seed Podcasts, 12-Step seminars, weekly blogs, g.o.d. speaks books, and uplifting workshops. Beth lives by this motto: I have been called to help my brother find his authentic self and his God, and I best accomplish this end by sharing my pursuit of the same.
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EVER FEEL LIKE LIFE’S PRESSURES ARE JUST TOO MUCH?
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BY PASTOR RICH IENUSO
Finding Peace Under Pressure Parents, Educate Your Children
In today’s fast-paced world, stress seems constant. The demands of work, family responsibilities, health challenges, and personal struggles can pile up until we feel like we’re being crushed. Yet, Scripture reminds us that these moments are not only inevitable, they can also become opportunities for deep spiritual growth.
A BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF PRESSURE
Jesus gave us a sobering but hope-filled truth in John 16:33: “In this world you will have tribulation.” The Greek word thlipsis means affliction, distress, or intense pressure. It’s a reminder that following Christ doesn’t exempt us from hardship. But Jesus immediately adds, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
The Apostle Paul echoes this in 2 Corinthians 4:7–9: “We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed.” Paul paints a picture of believers under extreme strain yet miraculously preserved. Our resilience is not found in our own strength but in Christ who sustains us. We may bend under the weight— but in Him, we do not break.
PRACTICAL WAYS TO STAND STRONG UNDER PRESSURE
1. Seek Daily Encounters with God Psalm 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Prayer, Scripture meditation, and quiet reflection realign our hearts and minds, giving us strength for each day’s challenges.
2. Rest in His Presence
Exodus 14:14 reminds us, “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” This is more than physical rest, it’s spiritual surrender. We release our burdens into His capable hands, knowing He is in control.
3. Refocus Your Mind
Colossians 3:2 calls us to “set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Shifting our focus from our problems to God’s promises lifts our perspective and renews our hope.
COURAGE IN THE MIDST OF TRIBULATION
In John 16:33, “be of good cheer” comes from the Greek tharseo, meaning to be bold and courageous. This isn’t about ignoring reality but facing life’s pressures with the confidence that Christ has already secured the victory.
YOUR INVITATION TO PEACE
When was the last time you paused and listened for God’s voice? By seeking Him daily, resting in His promises, and refocusing your mind, you can experience the supernatural peace that Philippians 4:7 describes, a peace that surpasses understanding, even when life presses hard.
Proverbs 22:6 states that parents are to train their child in the way he should go... Parents are the trainers, teachers, and moral compass for their children.
Parents are to teach God’s word diligently to their children (Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:7; 11:19; 31:13).
Parents are to discipline their children (Proverbs 3:12; 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; Ephesians 6:4).
May the Lord give strength to every parent to fulfill their obligations to their children. Amen.
Pastor Rich Ienuso
Pastor Alex Pappas is Senior Pastor at Oceans Unite Christian Center located in the Indian River Mall. Live broadcasts and podcasts are available at oceansunite.com.
