As our cityscape continues to change, I find myself missing pieces. Never thought I would be talking about the good old days, but here I am. As I walk down today’s Centre Street, I think of some …

As we ring in the new year, I wanted to center myself on finding gratitude for the things in the world going in a positive direction. It only took three hours into 2026 when I encountered a group of …

I have been following the Buddhist monks on their Walk for Peace, thanks to videos posted online of their journey. About 20 monks, who are of the Vietnamese Buddhist tradition …

Well, it took an overnight stay in a Mayan home in Belize for me to figure out the difference between cacao and cocoa. I was visiting Juanita and Reiny Choc in Indian Creek Village and they toured me …

Every January, tens of thousands of tech executives, journalists, and gadget enthusiasts flock to Las Vegas for CES, the Consumer Electronics Show. For decades, it has been a spectacle of extravagant …

We all probably remember asking someone to read us a story, and certainly remember being asked to read a story by a child. Stories are a big part of the growing-up process. As a young girl, I loved …

When I first moved to Fernandina Beach in September of 1985, I remember thinking to myself, “What an amazing place to discover by accident!” I have lived here off and on since then — most of it …

Dear Readers, I feel self-indulgent telling you about my personal experiences again. There are many ways grief surrounds all of us on a personal, national and global scale. I hope something I …

Bucko and I visit Placencia, Belize a few times a year for a couple of weeks at a time. We stay at the same five-room beachside hotel, in the same room, with the same neighbors. Over the years, I …

Your smartphone is probably one of the most touched objects you own, making it a hotspot for germs, dirt, and grime. Regularly cleaning and sanitizing your device is important not just for hygiene, …

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

I do not remember a time when, as an Italian family, we did not have homemade goodies. Ravioli, meatballs, gravy, stuffed cabbage, and more. All made with love and kindness. As the years went by, …

Dear readers, It has been a difficult week for me following the death of my husband on Dec. 27. Words of comfort and peace have overflowed into my inbox, and for that, I am grateful. I …

Christmas in Belize is a celebration with traditions, family and remarkably good weather, or so we heard. Nearly a year ago we booked our two-week stay in Placencia for our favorite room in our small …

Your iPhone’s keyboard can do far more than you might realize. Whether you struggle with small buttons, frequently mistype words, or simply want to make texting easier, a few simple adjustments can …

I feel like I have gotten off a speeding train. Maybe the Polar Express? Starting after Thanksgiving, it seems like the pressure is on, no matter how you try to control it. You can not avoid all the …

Like so many, I have had a tough year. My beloved husband Steve passed away in February. I was blessed to have shared over 43 years with him. It's a time of grief laced with bittersweet memories. …

I went to the Gingerbread Extravaganza at the Jacksonville Historical Society, now at the Haskell Building by EverBank Field. There are categories for different age groups and subcategories for kinds …

For the past couple of years now I’ve been revisiting Portal, Arizona again and again, and each time is different. This place in the far southeastern corner of the state borders the Chiricahua …

“My father always believed that if you truly mastered something, you could teach it to a five-year-old.”   — A lesson that continues to guide how I write and communicate. …