One of many memorable walking vacations with my sister took us to England, first to the Cotswolds for a week of gentle walking, then a more challenging week in Cornwall. In our second week, we joined …

When you least expect it, a new friend comes into your life. One of my favorite annual events is the Amelia Island Dance Festival. Executive Director Susie Dodge outdoes herself every year, and this …

Recently, as I headed out into the backyard, something caught my eye. A beautifully spun spider web stretched nearly four feet from porch to tree. In its center was a large and quite busy banana …

You’ve got it. My annual column about the return of college football to the Anderson house. The switch has been flipped. The school-loyalty gear has been pulled out for the season. It is easy to …

A visit by my three sons triggered a request. Would they go backwater fishing with me? The quick response was yes; it would be great fun. So I quickly called Terry Lacosse, an old friend and a legend …

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

For many of us, our first instinct when someone needs a little TLC is to head to the kitchen. When someone is having a tough time, we want to do something to show we care. Sometimes the best gift is …

One of the many adventurous trips my sister and I experienced together involved traveling the length of the Amazon. We were intrigued by the uniqueness of the journey. Traveling by small cruise ship …

Blue jeans, bras, and bathing suits. What do they have in common? Most women dread shopping for any of the three. Even those with advanced degrees in shopping avoid this loathsome trio.

Many of us have favorite animals and even have stuffed versions as reminders. One of my favorites has always been the penguin. How can you resist the silly, waddling black and white birds? Many years …

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

Have you ever wondered what dogs are thinking? Dogs make an incredible difference in our lives. Our two dogs, Andy, a 5-year-old labradoodle, and Katie, a 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier, make sure our …

A good friend of mine loves pink. To say it is her favorite color is an understatement. She almost always wears pink. If she has a choice of colors for anything, guess what — it is pink! She even …

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

You could not avoid the big World Cup news. The Scots invaded Boston, complete with kilts and bagpipes. The Tartan Army took the city by storm, and the city fell in love with them. The stories …

We all hate to lose things. It is crazy-making. It can be big things, like finding a parked car, or small things, like an earring. I often write about losing things because it's such a big part of my …

People often ask for my advice on writing. I have found, in teaching workshops over the years, that my biggest job is to cheerlead and encourage. As with learning to do or be better at anything, you …

Big Guy and I quickly learned after moving to Florida that the seasons can change in the blink of an eye, especially when it comes to summer. This year was no different. We moved from a gentle, …

In our tradition of taking traveling adventures, my sister, Betsy, and I signed up for a tour that would take us to five national parks in the Southwest, a part of the country neither of us has …

If you live in the South, you had better know the difference between grilling and barbecuing. Even in my own household, I am corrected, as the Big Guy heads out to the backyard with a big slab of …