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I am 56, Florida born of Danish descent. My wife, two daughters and I operate a zenvironmentally friendly tilapia and mangrove farm on the edge of the Everglades swamp. I am an Associate Professor of English at Florida Memorial University, the southernmost HBCU in the US, and co-edit the school's literary magazine.
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Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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