It’s been a while since I’ve walked the trails around Willow Pond in Fort Clinch State Park. With all the rain we have had in the past couple of months, much of the bike trails through …

For many of us, memory loss — whether mild or more significant — can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. Thankfully, technology offers tools that can help us stay organized, and one of …

Big Guy and I have several holiday traditions. One is enjoying other people’s decorating efforts. The older we get, the less decorating we do. Nowadays it seems like people go all out …

In my early days as a pastor, I had too much theological education and not enough time in the real world of the church. I tried (unsuccessfully) to get my congregation to hold off celebrating …

Those of you who have been reading my recent columns know that I just had a work assignment in Serbia, my third such assignment in 10 years or so. I knew by now that I only wanted to stay at the …

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While visiting family in Washington over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had a chance to visit The National Gallery and tour the much-promoted "Impressionist Moment" exhibit. It was a must-do for me. I …

I always seem to get mixed up in things that go beyond my scope of work and this recent USAID Serbia biodiversity assessment was no exception. I had a capable team working with me, and we split into …

In an age where technology can sometimes feel overwhelming, the Apple Watch has proven to be an accessible, intuitive, and valuable tool for people of all ages. For seniors, in particular, the device …

What would life be without books? For many, it would be a very lonely place. Reading has always been a big part of my life. In the past, my bedside table would collect books I intended to read or had …

Atlantic Seafood, formerly known as Cedar River Seafood, is a Fernandina staple that hardly needs an introduction. If you’ve driven by recently, you might have noticed the name change—a …

My mentor, Rev. Dr. Anthony Campolo, age 89, died this week. He was my professor of sociology at Eastern College, which is now Eastern University. I arrived at Eastern College’s beautiful …

I’m here in Serbia now doing a biodiversity assessment for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and as usual, the field trip portions of this study are revealing …

If you’ve ever visited Megabite, you know I’m not the biggest fan of Outlook. It’s a complex program that often gets used improperly. Many users struggle with it, and most of that …

Halloween is in the books. The candy is probably all gone, pumpkins discarded, and scary decorations put away. Now, onto the next holiday in line. Thanksgiving. You know the holiday is coming when …

Does the word “Sunday” make you think of fresh donuts, warm coffee, and maybe just a touch of divine inspiration? If so, you’re in for a heavenly treat. Southern Blend, a local …

Recently, I was strolling along the marina, admiring the yachts docked there, and I stopped by the Amelia River Cruises ticket office to say hello. Kevin McCarthy’s granddaughter was minding …

Seven years ago, I made the personal decision to leave social media, specifically Facebook, which had become a toxic presence in my life. Facebook was the platform I used the most, but it quickly …

Amelia Island loves a parade. Throughout the year, parades dot the calendar. It seems either you are in the parade or watching it! The most recent was the annual Veterans Day parade hosted by …

My father had the ability to talk to anyone anywhere. Color, status, clothing, education or religion meant nothing to him. He valued each person. He would endlessly embarrass me, calling me over to …