Anyone who travels will tell you that part of the fun is the planning and anticipation. My sister — and travel buddy — and I are heading off on a travel adventure in May. We’ve signed up for a …

The Nassau County Opening of the Beaches is May 16 and will include the 17th annual Wild Amelia Nature Eco/Expo Festival brought to us by Keep Nassau Beautiful. This year is expected to be the …

My sister Adele had a rough life. She passed away in late January of 2024, just days before the movers were to take my wife and me to Fernandina Beach. In order to truly appreciate the kindness …

Were you ever robbed? It is a terrible feeling. Fortunately, I have never experienced theft from my person. I was robbed at my house. Twenty-five years ago, I traveled down the New Jersey …

Bucko and I recently embarked on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship crossing from Miami to Barcelona, with much of that time spent in empty days at sea, reading books, gorging on deluxe food and staring at …

When Apple finally ditched the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C with the iPhone 15, it wasn't exactly a voluntary decision. The European Union passed its Common Charger Directive in 2022, …

 The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Amelia Island is a celebration like no other — our own version of Mardi Gras, coastal style. Over the years, the festival has grown into a major …

As I write this article, I am surrounded by my subjects and their endless cries. I am here on the beach at Huguenot Memorial Park, south of Amelia Island, with thousands of laughing gulls, gathered …

Once in a while, a book comes along that sweeps you off your feet. When you read it, you don't want it to end. And when that book's theme is kindness, for me, that's the clincher. A dear friend …

A woman who visited my art gallery last week was carrying a crocheted tote bag. When I inquired about it, she proudly said she made it. It was roomy, not too big, and made of durable fibers about the …

It is difficult to miss all the clamming activity in Cedar Key, Florida, if you keep your eyes open, like I do. Unlike the clamming activities Bucko participated in as a youth in Blue Point, Long …

We live in a world that rewards speed. A text comes in, you fire one back. An email lands, you reply before you’ve had time to think. We’ve mistaken immediacy for efficiency, and somewhere along …

The Anderson house is going through a major decluttering. Discussions about downsizing and adding our name to the waiting list of an island independent living community pushed us into facing our …

Martins Island is located between tributaries of the St. Marys River, two miles south of the Georgia border and four miles due west of Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown. The first record of …

Did you know that most of the winter tomatoes we buy at the store or eat at fast food places come from Immokalee, Florida? And did you know that Immokalee means “my home” in the Seminole …

I received the gift of an amaryllis bulb growing kit a while ago. At the time, my life was unsettled due to my husband’s ill health. I put the kit on a shelf in my garage and forgot about it. …

It’s been eight months since we adopted Melina from Cats Angels and she has made her personality clear to us. At barely 2 years old she is more active and personable than we remember our last years …

For years, the technology industry has operated under a simple assumption: more is better. More features. More connectivity. More access.

The Big Guy and I experienced a blast from the past. The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival offered an incredible concert opportunity. Seven hundred people — mostly Boomers —  showed up at …

Most people take sand for granted, knowing it will always be there when we spend time at our favorite beach. Sand is a dear old friend, reliable, accepting, warm, and welcoming. Children build …