My maternal grandmother was an expert at crocheting. She found it relaxing. For most of her life, she crocheted intricate patterns with thin white thread and a small metal crochet hook. Her hook …

Arizona doesn’t look all that large on an overall map of the United States. I convinced Bucko to do a 10-night road trip there to see my bucket list item of Antelope Canyon in the northwest and …

Technology doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes the best features are hiding in plain sight. Many seniors struggle with their iPhones, finding simple tasks like calling family …

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 …

There is a local "club" called the ROMEOs. It is a small, informal group of Retired Old Men Eating Out, and they meet every Friday morning at the Beach Diner for breakfast and conversation. My …

My only sibling’s birthday was on Halloween. I am going to celebrate this occasion by telling you about him and our relationship. My mother didn’t want him to be born on Halloween …

For longer than I have known him, my husband of nearly 50 years has had a “bucket list” that he made when he was just a lad on Long Island. And, over the years, he has seen them all, some …

In an era of increasing privacy concerns and cloud skepticism, many individuals and businesses are seeking backup solutions that avoid cloud storage entirely. While the desire to maintain complete …

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 you no doubt take advantage of the McArthur Family YMCA here in Fernandina Beach. It's a great facility with state-of-the-art equipment, a heated pool, indoor gym, and many classes tailored …

As chaplain for the chancel choir, I offer a brief devotional at rehearsals. One evening, I began by asking what the phrase “stay in your lane” meant to them. I had no idea a discussion …

In my life, I pay attention when three unconnected experiences reveal something in common to me. Recently it’s been pigs and hogs, the members of the mammal family Suidae. I didn’t go out …

For many, the Commodore 64 is not just a computer — it’s a symbol. Released in 1982, the C64 went on to sell over 17 million units and earned its place in history as the world’s …

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 …

In September 1999, Hurricane Floyd, a storm the size of Texas, was hurtling towards the East Coast.  Evacuation from our barrier island seemed prudent. My husband sent me ahead early from our …

When I was a child, an old jacket hung on the hooks in the stairway to our basement. My mother liked to weed things out that my father thought were “still good.” The morning she discarded …

Our anniversary road trip in central Georgia did not end with Macon, which I covered in my last column. There was still more to explore. We aimed for our favorite hotel in Georgia, the Windsor Hotel …

A Note to Readers This topic is very complex and involves advanced technology. We have written this article in simple language on purpose. We want everyone to understand this amazing …

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 …

I grew up in the hard coal country of northeast Pennsylvania. We were a noisy, happy Italian family whose ancestors came to Ellis Island. We respected and valued our elders for their wisdom, …