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Okefenokee Monster

Okefenokee Monster by Gary Wright “If you want to live through the night, let the devil sleep.” —John Verdon, ‘Let the Devil Sleep.’   Okefenokee is believed to be a Muscogee (Creek) word meaning ‘shaking water.’ Aptly named for the … Continue reading

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