There is so much to love about Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. We have a lively downtown with good restaurants. We have a historic Black beach community that preserves history and culture in its …

I confess that I’ve been less active these days than I was in years past. Back in the day, I routinely took five-mile walks around our area and led Newcomer’s Club friends on once-a-month …

Accidentally deleting a contact on your Android device can feel like a small disaster — especially when it’s someone important. Whether it’s a friend, coworker, or a vital business …

For the Andersons, a porch is essential. Our first island house had a porch across the back that overlooked a tidal marsh. The reality of aging and the challenge of stairs convinced us it was time to …

I see much to appreciate in the first photo I share with you on Mother’s Day. It is of two beautiful young girls enthusiastically holding signs of their creation high above their heads at a …

A few weeks ago, I was chasing a single small, innocuous brown butterfly along a path in Fort Clinch State Park. I didn’t know the species, I was curious, as always, and the best way I know to …

In today’s always-connected world, it’s easy to miss a notification — or dismiss one too quickly. Whether it’s an important email, a message from a friend, or a reminder you …

Boxes and files of family information haunt me. Digging through the albums and files, I find things that surprise and amaze me. If only we could go back in time and talk to our grandparents, now long …

Deborah and I became friends through our mothers. When girls are little, their mothers often become friends through mutual play dates, parties and school functions. Our mothers became friends when …

Bohemian Bull is finally here. After what felt like a never-ending delay, the long-awaited tavern-style burger joint has officially opened its doors in Wildlight. Judging by the crowd packed into the …

Bucko and I drove across Florida to the Big Bend area, south of Tallahassee, where the panhandle starts, to enjoy the Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival …

In a digital landscape filled with exaggerated marketing claims about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), understanding what these tools actually do is crucial for making informed decisions about your …

In other parts of the country the first signs of spring are robins, but not in Florida. Many times, an alligator sighting may be a clue that the seasons have changed. Neighborhood retention ponds and …

Springtime is a season for engagements and weddings. These occasions mean trips to jewelry stores for diamonds. Diamonds are a big purchase. One wants to make sure their money is well-spent. That is …

It makes me laugh just to say it: Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival. And it has made all our friends and acquaintances do a double-take when we mention that we are going there. We’ve had a lot …

In today's digital landscape, email has become both essential and exhausting. For seniors navigating technology and anyone drowning in a sea of promotional clutter, finding an email service that …

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 …

The last song in my choir's Lenten cantata was entitled, “Waitin’ for the Mornin’.” The final song had a different vibe. The previous songs told the story of the last week of …

Low tides are my favorite times to go to the seashore, wherever I am. On the West Coast of the United States, the pools left behind the retreating tides are full of anemones, urchins, sea stars, and …

Every second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft releases a batch of software updates known as Patch Tuesday. These updates primarily focus on security vulnerabilities, bug fixes, and performance …