Walking trips with my sister are always memorable, but the most memorable may be our 2018 trip walking the fabled Camino or the Way of St. James, a historic pilgrim's walk. The walk gained …

I interview a lot of people in my line of work, and my first question is almost always, “How did you find/come to Amelia Island?” The answers are always interesting. Many have attended …

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

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Most of us know whether we are morning people or night people. I am a very early riser. Long before it is light outside, I am wide awake and, yes, on my iPad or computer. Most of my creative work is …

In the late 1800s, five hotels operated in Fernandina (now Fernandina Beach). The Mallory Steamship Line regularly delivered tourists from the north. The arrival of steamships helped transform what …

Another holiday is behind us. Decorations put away. This holiday, the decor is red, white and blue. Driving around the island this last Fourth of July weekend, it made me smile when I saw so many …

It is not easy to avoid clutter. It doesn't take long to have piles. Big Guy and I fight piles. We tend to cover our tables and open surfaces with bits and pieces of our lives. One person's clutter …

A while ago, I wrote about my first trip to Africa. It was a life-changing experience, and my sister and I were quick to plan another trip to explore further the country that has seduced us with its …

When you think of beaches and Florida, you think of flip-flops. The simplest of footwear is an iconic reminder of our casual lifestyle. Flip-flops can be made of rubber and simple or adorned with …

What did we do before the internet? Guess we went to the library and used dictionaries and the thesaurus. Remember phone books? Gone forever. The internet is great, but I do miss hunkering down in …

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 …

Plato said, “The sea cures all ailments of man.”   My middle son and his 6-year-old son recently visited. There is only one thing my youngest grandson wanted to do. Go to …

Adventure travel offers unique opportunities to see and experience things that most people cannot imagine, let alone do. Challenges can be logistical or physical. You must endure security checks, …

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 …

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 …