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, …

In Denmark, you can check out a book or another human at the library. This innovative project is called “The Human Library” and its aim is to fight prejudice and stigma of marginalized …

Bucko and I always try to find an interesting place to spend our anniversary. And to be interesting to me, it has to be something or some place that is different. I hate routine. And, even though …

I used to believe I was essentially unhackable. With my arsenal of strong, unique passwords, multi-factor authentication on every account, and years of experience avoiding suspicious links, I felt …

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 …

Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I had a wonderful childhood. My dad died when I was four, which was hard for my mom. But her three unmarried sisters, who lived together, stepped up and became …

Before my father left for his store, he would line up what he was taking with him on the dining room table. His daily departing mantra was, “Wallet, comb, handkerchief, keys and change.” …

One recent morning I jumped out of bed early because I had a hunch that dawn over the beach would be perfect that day. And I was right! I rushed to the Simmons Road access, close to my home, and got …

Cal Newport, the Georgetown computer science professor and productivity expert, has identified a fundamental flaw in how we communicate digitally: our obsession with brevity is making us less …