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An aha moment, lying in wait

One of my favorite college professors observed a long-held tradition each semester. She concluded her final exam with a single inquiry to students, “What will you remember most from this course?” My professor was a proponent of taking nothing at face value.

A traveler's tale of three distinct worlds

As I have traveled I have learned. To visit cultures and places you have never been can open your eyes to our similarities as well as our differences.     I had the fortune of visiting Paris with my daughter a couple of years ago, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A peg-legged preamble: Meet the controversial author of ‘We the People’

“We the People of the United States,” the opening phrase of the U.S. Constitution, is well known to many Americans who have sat through an eighth-grade civics class or a high school government course.

Letters to the Editor policy

Letters to the Editor have long been the heartbeat of local journalism, serving as a vital forum where our community's voices come together.

From port to plate: Fernandina's Farmers Market preserves international food legacy

This is the fifth time this year we have had four Saturdays in one month. The other months were March, June, and August. It is this unique Saturday when only one of our three Market Place family of markets is open.

Common Ground: A new oasis at the Fernandina Beach Library

Last Wednesday, the Fernandina Beach Library celebrated the grand opening of its newest addition: Common Ground. This inviting outdoor space, two years in the making, offers a tranquil setting for relaxation, reading, and community connection.

Relying on God's hand, not man's systems

The gracious hand of our Lord God is on everyone who looks to Him, but His anger is against all who forsake Him. When our deliverance comes, how quickly we forget to continue to rely on the one who brought about our liberty.

How to be thankful for our hard to love family

In his 1915 poem, “The Death of the Hired Man,” Robert Frost wrote, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” Yesterday, as you and your family took turns talking about the things you’re thankful for, Frost’s words may have taken on new meaning.

Sleeping dogs and broccoli

I woke up the other day at the end of a delicious nap in my favorite blue chair. I tried to feel guilty as I sat in post-nap befuddlement, but I could not muster a shred of regret at taking this quick break.

Medicare Minute: Understanding enrollment periods

Whether you are new to Medicare or have been a beneficiary for some time, knowing when and how you can enroll or make changes to your plan is crucial. Each enrollment period serves a unique purpose and has specific rules and deadlines.