It’s been a year since I’ve visited Cedar Key on the other side of Florida, once a place Bucko and I have gone to a number of times a year. We used to enjoy walking around the little town, having …

I love learning. I always have. But if you looked at the stack of books on my desk, my nightstand, and the digital queue on my tablet, you might conclude otherwise ...

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

A few years ago, my wife and I received an invitation from friends to join them on March 19 to celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph. I was ecstatic to receive this invitation, as I had not celebrated …

We are at the Ides of March, which is in the middle of the month. We are subject to the whims of its weather. We go from spring to glimpses of summer, with gusty wind for good measure. Historically, …

If you are looking for a fun place to spend the night on a Florida mini-road trip, check out The Lodge in the Wakulla Springs State Park. Although you can use Interstate 10 and get there in about …

There is a particular kind of friction that defines modern smartphone life. You see something — a restaurant a friend recommends in a text, an event poster, an article you mean to return to — and …

On our island, AI has always indicated Amelia Island. I have an AI sticker on the back of my car. Not so fast. Things have changed. We can’t escape now, AI means one thing — artificial …

Kindness makes a difference — in our community, in our lives, and with the people we love. Being kind is something we do. "Be kind" requires intention but also a commitment to being a kinder …

The cold weather did damage to plants, bushes and trees, even to some that were covered. I covered plants on my front porch, but left the plantings in my courtyard to their own devices. I thought …

Plant City, the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World,” is more than four hours away from Fernandina Beach. But it was the start of their 10-day Strawberry Festival, and my friend Betty …

With the release of iOS 18.1 in 2024, Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven tools designed to enhance iPhone usability and functionality. In this overview, we’ll explore four standout …

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 …

Have you ever seen the movie "You've Got Mail"? It's an oldie but goodie — a story that pits the owner of an independent bookstore against a CEO of a large corporate chain. I suspect that most …

My friend Jonathan Howard has developed quite a facility in Hilliard to house exotic animals that need a forever home: Otter Space Wildlife. Jonathan started his wildlife rescue work as an animal …

Why I Brought Pen and Paper Back Into My Life For the last three months of 2025 and into 2026, I’ve integrated pen and paper back into my daily workflow. This isn’t about abandoning digital …

When I mention pet therapy, I sometimes get sympathetic looks as people wonder whether our Doodle, Andy, or our Yorkie, Katie, needs specialized psychological help. Truth be known, they are the …

Over the last year, many of my original neighbors have moved away. Each time a new neighbor moves in, I bring them a freshly baked goodie and welcome them to the neighborhood. I share information on …

I am not a quilter. Like quilters, I love colors and patterns. I know my skill set well enough to know that the careful precision of quilting is not for me. Not to mention that I don’t even sew. …

Some weeks, like this one, I don’t have anything interesting happening in my life to report about in my weekly columns. But, looking around my home, I see many old stories to tell. So, every now …