With the release of iOS 18.1, Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence, a powerful suite of AI-driven tools designed to enhance the iPhone’s usability and functionality. In this overview, …
It is about time that people begin to think of what the holidays look like us – the dogs of Amelia. My name is Andy, and my sister’s name is Katie. We are the Anderson dogs. Once a year, we take over ...
Being human is a messy business. Coming into the world is a messy process. The testimony of the writings sacred to Christians called the Gospels bear witness that God chose to reveal Godself …
Stop whatever you’re doing and listen: New China Buffet on South Eighth Street is back. Once a pre-pandemic icon, this spot was where you could eat like royalty for the cost of a mediocre …
It’s that time again. The weather is chilling and the shorebirds are sheltering on our beaches in huddled groups, trying to conserve energy and stay warm and out of the wind by hunkering down …
For some it gets harder and harder to find simple pleasure and joy in the holidays. It takes some concentrated determination to find the merry in “ merry Christmas” or the happy in …
As my business expanded, so did the demands on my reading habits. Staying informed is critical to providing high-quality service, whether keeping up with the latest industry trends or learning new …
There’s a pink candle in the middle of all the purple ones! What is this? It represents a joyful respite on the way to Christmas, now less than two weeks away. Joy has a more nuanced meaning …
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 …
As technology becomes more integral to daily life, seniors need tools that simplify and enhance their digital experiences. eM Client is an exceptional email solution designed to meet those needs. …
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 …