A good night's sleep. We all chase it — nothing better. Nothing worse than trying to sleep and just not getting there. Second only to discussing the weather and health issues, people often …

I try to show empathy for bugs and other creatures I find in my space. If possible, I pick them up in something (not with my hands) and take them outside. If not, I apologize to them before I squish …

It may be hotter than blazes here on Amelia Island right now, but there are signs that autumn is coming. When I walk around my usual trails in the woods, my eyes are now focused on the ground, and …

Your iPad is capable of far more than you might realize. While most users stick to the basics — browsing, streaming, and checking email — Apple's tablet harbors a wealth of features that …

School buses are on the road, so fall must be on the way. We look forward to cooler days and more time outside. Labor Day is around the corner, the official end of summer. Most of us are ready to say …

I am embarrassed now that I was not happy when I found out the first service of a Unitarian Universalist church I was going to would be the youth service. Youth services, in my previous experience, …

I guess maybe Bucko and I are too old to visit the Jacksonville Zoo. On a recent attempt, we almost gave up, and we were already in the parking lot. It turns out you have to sign up for admission …

As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard become increasingly common in our daily lives, educators, parents, and students across Nassau County are grappling with a …

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

I was looking for a video on YouTube and stumbled across something much better. It is a company called Hopscotch Songs that makes wonderful animated educational videos for children. Among their …

It was only about a month ago when we had to put our beloved 15-year-old cat Dumela to sleep — a tragic time in our household. But wow, have things improved since then. We had a lot of travel …

Mac users have long enjoyed Hazel’s automated file management, but Windows users had to watch from the sidelines — until now. File Juggler brings the same intelligent automation to …

Summer is here with a vengeance. The glass windows in our house drip with moisture. It feels like we live in a terrarium. Everything is moist and organic. More often than not, storms arrive late …

I am happy to have a U.S. passport. It allows me to travel internationally and is a valuable piece of identification. I also have a valid Florida driver’s license with the proper identifier on …

Little did I know when I was in Belize a few weeks ago watching “ 60 Minutes ” about Smith Island, Maryland, that I would soon see this remarkable place myself. My Fernandina snowbird …

Over time, we all begin to develop a sense of what products suit us best, what services meet our standards, and which businesses we trust. In our younger years, we might have bounced from one store …

Just returned from a great week in Quebec City, Canada. My sister and I have been doing sister trips for many years. This one was much closer to home than most of our adventures. For her, very, very …

There was a small neighborhood grocery store on the edge of the suburban development where I grew up, run by several generations of the DiPascale family. The dad and uncle ran the deli. Their freshly …

My brother Ken only turns 80 once in his life and the time is now. So what if I just got back from a couple of weeks in Belize? In two days I was off to Philadelphia for a family gathering to …

When the unthinkable happens — you've fallen victim to a social engineering attack, your email has been compromised, and your digital life feels exposed — choosing the right email service …