Christmas can be hard on dogs. Dogs like routine. They like to be fed and walked at regular times. They want their people to be home. I decided to sit down with our two pups and ask them their …

Every December, our island experiences a dramatic change. Even the grinchiest Grinch has to smile. Thanksgiving is old news, and it's time for Christmas lights. I like to think of our community’s …

Not many people actually get to don the traditional Santa suit. We have been among the lucky. We have all experienced a variety of Santas. Some are very sad, with beards that look like roadkill and …

There was great excitement recently when a celebrity was sighted in the historic district on Centre Street, Amelia Island. Heads turned as an elegant foreign sports car moved down the busy street, …

This year, Thanksgiving comes at the very end of November. Shortly after digesting our turkey, we will be racing through December and arriving at Christmas. Many of us will travel, which presents a …

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

I often fly into Washington, D.C. to visit my oldest son’s family. It never fails to impress me — flying in along the Potomac River and spotting the iconic landmarks dotting the …

Who doesn’t love comfort food? It is an edible hug. When we want to feel better, either from an illness or emotionally, we turn to comfort food. As the weather gets cooler, my soup and chili …

Looking back on the many trips my sister and I have taken through the years, the most unusual was exploring the Amazon River. This was not our usual walking trip. We spent three weeks on a small …

Many of us remember doing jigsaw puzzles when we were growing up. It was a family affair. It was a predictable part of holidays and vacations. The puzzle would be laid out on a card table in a …

There has been great reason to celebrate in Northern Florida. Our professional football team is winning games. The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the big boys – the Kansas City Chiefs, the losers in …

Some people count the days until Christmas. More and more, folks are counting the days until Halloween. The decorations start to appear in stores in mid-to-late summer. It might be easier just to …

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

Routines are comforting. I have a very predictable schedule each morning. Dogs make sure I am up to let them out to explore the back yard while I make coffee. Settling down, sipping my cuppa, I read …

Walking trips with my sister are always memorable, but the most memorable may be our 2018 trip walking the fabled Camino or the Way of St. James, a historic pilgrim's walk. The walk gained …

I interview a lot of people in my line of work, and my first question is almost always, “How did you find/come to Amelia Island?” The answers are always interesting. Many have attended …

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

A good night's sleep. We all chase it — nothing better. Nothing worse than trying to sleep and just not getting there. Second only to discussing the weather and health issues, people often …

School buses are on the road, so fall must be on the way. We look forward to cooler days and more time outside. Labor Day is around the corner, the official end of summer. Most of us are ready to say …

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