My brother captures photos of peaceful sunrises and other phenomena on his early beach walks. I love that he has this time to himself to soak in tranquility. This particular morning he was the …

The Loop in Fernandina Beach has been around forever — or at least long enough to feel like it. I still remember coming here on a field trip from Paks Karate, sitting at one of the booths, …

Our home feels empty. There is no longer a cat scratch post, a litter box, food and water dishes, cat toys, and a lamb’s wool mat on our spare bed, that was once the “cat’s …

In our increasingly digital world, we’ve grown accustomed to seamless access to our favorite apps, websites, and services. The “cloud” has become such an integral part of our daily …

When you think of beaches and Florida, you think of flip-flops. The simplest of footwear is an iconic reminder of our casual lifestyle. Flip-flops can be made of rubber and simple or adorned with …

The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann is not a household name. It may seem odd that with everything going on locally, nationally and globally, I chose to use my commentary space to tell you about him. I …

It was not a usual trip to Cumberland Island for me a little while ago. I was on the ferry from St. Marys alone this time, not with a handful of other friends. But I was not going to be alone long. …

In today’s world, email is both a blessing and a curse. It’s quick, convenient, and allows us to communicate across the world in seconds, yet it’s also a major source of distraction …

What did we do before the internet? Guess we went to the library and used dictionaries and the thesaurus. Remember phone books? Gone forever. The internet is great, but I do miss hunkering down in …

An article in the Times-Union of Jacksonville from May 25, 2025 was titled, “Don’t you ‘Sweetie’ me!” by Paula Span. The article was about “elderspeak.” It …

If you’ve ever crossed the bridge heading toward the island, you’ve passed Shuckers. If you’ve lived here longer than a weekend, you’ve probably been there — or at least …

It’s blueberry picking season! Recently, I got a hankering for picking my own blueberries and hopefully other produce from a U-pick farm near us. It took a bit of Googling but I found a few …

Local solution eliminates the need for internet uploads and downloads In our increasingly connected world, transferring files between different devices can be surprisingly frustrating. Whether …

Architectural Treasures of Amelia Island Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

Grief is difficult in every way. We don’t know what grief will be like until we are plunged into it. We may have a few role models, but good ones are hard to find. As a culture, Americans are …

Last week I wrote about walking around the town of Darien, Georgia and all the historical and scenic sights. But when Bucko and I go to Darien, it is not just about the town, but about the various …

In today's digital world, we hear a lot about the importance of antivirus software. And yes, it's essential — it acts like a security guard at the door, scanning for malicious programs like …

Plato said, “The sea cures all ailments of man.”   My middle son and his 6-year-old son recently visited. There is only one thing my youngest grandson wanted to do. Go to …

Spring is already sliding into summer. Maybe you, like me, are thinking of the spring cleaning projects you envisioned completing by now. Maybe your cleaning list stayed on a Post-it note or inside …

Darien, Georgia is only an hour north of Fernandina but it is years in the past from the bustling town we now call home. Bucko and I go there for a night or two to savor the quietness and history of …