Bucko and I are back in our happy place in time for the Placencia Lobster Festival just down the beach from our usual hotel in Belize. We were still reeling from the overcrowded, heavily touristed …

In today's digital landscape, your email serves as the gateway to your most sensitive information. Creating a two-email system — one for sensitive communications and another for everyday use …

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 …

I was a nerdy kid who loved school. While my friends bemoaned the start of school in the late summer, I kept my mouth shut. I was looking forward to it. I loved shopping for a new outfit and getting …

It seems like many of my weekly stories are about adventures in far-off places, but really enjoying my own backyard is its own adventure. Now it is clearly spring, nearing summer, and my yard has …

Keeping your mind sharp is essential for memory, problem-solving, and overall mental agility. Blinkist, an app offering 15-minute summaries of non-fiction books, provides a practical and efficient …

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 …

We watched the news for 30 minutes in the evening when I was growing up. The broadcast consisted of one person, Walter Cronkite, in black and white. We assumed what he reported was factual because it …

When I travel anywhere I am always on the lookout for sights and experiences that I can relate to my local readers in Florida. And there is always something. This time, I’m reminiscing about …

For years, I stuck with Google Chrome because no other browser fully measured up. Some were fast but lacked essential features, while others offered customization but struggled with performance. …

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 …

My brother captures photos of peaceful sunrises and other phenomena on his early beach walks. I love that he has this time to himself to soak in tranquility. This particular morning he was the …

The Loop in Fernandina Beach has been around forever — or at least long enough to feel like it. I still remember coming here on a field trip from Paks Karate, sitting at one of the booths, …

Our home feels empty. There is no longer a cat scratch post, a litter box, food and water dishes, cat toys, and a lamb’s wool mat on our spare bed, that was once the “cat’s …

In our increasingly digital world, we’ve grown accustomed to seamless access to our favorite apps, websites, and services. The “cloud” has become such an integral part of our daily …

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 …

The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann is not a household name. It may seem odd that with everything going on locally, nationally and globally, I chose to use my commentary space to tell you about him. I …

It was not a usual trip to Cumberland Island for me a little while ago. I was on the ferry from St. Marys alone this time, not with a handful of other friends. But I was not going to be alone long. …

In today’s world, email is both a blessing and a curse. It’s quick, convenient, and allows us to communicate across the world in seconds, yet it’s also a major source of distraction …

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 …