Columns

A match not made in heaven

As you may recall from previous columns, a few months back, I hopped on the dating app bandwagon. I endured cheesy virtual pickup lines, said “no thank you” to suiters with whom I was painfully incompatible and did go on a handful of dates.

How old do you think you are?

I have finally reached the age where my mind  thinks I’m 35, my sense of humor suggests I’m 12, but my body keeps asking if we’re still vertical.

Best memories of childhood were born on banks of the Hooch

Some of my favorite memories were birthed on the shores of the Chattahoochee River in north Georgia. Now they’re old, like me, but still active, at least on occasions. I learned how to swim in the Chattachoochee.

The S&P of interior design

Just like in cooking, there are two essential S&P (salt and pepper). Without these crucial ingredients, your food can be bland and lack impact. This is also true with interior design. We have our own essential S&P, which is scale and proportion.

Digital Literacy: Bridging the Gap in the Digital Age

Public Libraries are in the business of disseminating information.  Our mission is to help community residents reach their personal and professional goals by offering tools and training.  One great tool when trying to improve your digital literacy is DigitalLearn.org.

Jesus’ surprising strategy to renew culture

From the beginning, man was made to exercise dominion over the earth; he was to subdue it and develop its latent potential (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15).

Our work and the creation of God-praising culture

In Psalm 104:21-23 we read that, “The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God. When the sun rises, they steal away and lie down in their dens.” While they’re resting, the psalmist tells us, “Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.

Must-reads for book lovers everywhere

Feeling like you need some new book ideas? Goodreads, the world’s largest website for readers and book recommendations, comes out with an annual list of the most recommended titles. One of the wonderful things about Goodreads is that the titles are chosen based on reader’s reviews.

Shop for crowd pleasing favorites this Saturday

It is hard to believe we have less than a month before school resumes in Nassau County. Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to enjoy your summer.

The high cost of frivolous spending

This time of year, opportunistic politicians typically talk about cutting taxes and easing regulations and reducing spending. It's lip service to appease the electorate.  The opposite is happening in Fernandina Beach, however.