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 …

For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and gratitude. We count our blessings, give thanks for food and clothing and shelter — and spend quality time with friends and family in …

My alarm clock has fur. I am thankful for the gentle tap of my cat’s paw on my nose when it’s time to get up. I put food in his bowl, make coffee and start the morning, which includes …

It’s an issue that is in the back of my mind every week. I need a story! Every week for more than 20 years I have been writing my Wildways column, first in the Fernandina News Leader and for …

Cal Newport’s Working Memory File strategy has gained significant traction among knowledge workers seeking to reduce cognitive overload and improve focus. This powerful productivity system …

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

I grabbed my coffee and sat down to check emails — my morning routine. My computer booted right up but no matter how I moved my mouse, or pounded on it, I couldn’t find my cursor on the …

I have grieved the death of people I loved. I did not know what it would feel like to lose a friend. Unlike previous generations who lost loved ones and friends in wars or who lost siblings to …

Trust my friend Betty Duckworth to suggest a four-hour one-way drive to Americus, Georgia, for an event that lasts three hours, but that’s Betty for you. She likes to drive and actually would …

After months of anticipation, Apple’s Journal app made its way to the iPad a few months ago with the release of iPadOS 26. While the app has been available on iPhone since its initial launch, …

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 …

The sissy bar and my pink banana seat made my adventures — a mile down Sterling Avenue in my little village — seem like the yellow brick road to a land of wonder. The library was my …

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 …