Columns

Strength training is key

When Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the word “aerobics” back in the 70s, I knew I’d found my passion. I can walk for miles, run 5k’s, do line dancing, jazzercise, nordic walking, aqua-fitness-anything that gets my heart rate up and gets me outside. Adding Tai Chi and Yoga was perfect for me.

From God’s perspective, there’s no such thing as just a dog

I have a faded T-shirt that reads, “There’s no such thing as just as a dog.” It attests to the inexplicable truth that I have an overblown affection for these creatures, and especially the golden retriever who has the run of our house.

He said, she said and God’s will

When the words “delicate, fragile, cared for” are mentioned, the first thoughts many of the ladies might think of are “Mom’s fine dishes and crystal, newborns and their grandmother’s love!

Another great Saturday in Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina will be welcoming the appearance of both the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Kind actions by law enforcers also deserve attention

If you have seen the old Andy Griffith Show on television, no doubt you’ve seen Otis, the town drunk who checked himself into Sheriff Andy’s jail after he’d had a few too many. Years ago, Rabun County Jail in Clayton, Ga. had its own Otis.

Library enhances electronic catalog with Select Reads

In a fast-paced and technology-driven world, the joy of reading often takes a backseat.

Brett’s explosive dispute

The fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration were not the only explosions in downtown Fernandina Beach. A combustible dispute between the city and Brett’s Waterway Cafe has been resurrected. And the city is igniting a legal type of fireworks in it.

Religious freedom of speech in a secular society

A recent Supreme Court decision tells us a lot about the political activism of the conservative majority.

Mazda Miata: the soul of sports car motoring

Lightweight, fun-to-drive sports cars were introduced to our shores just after WWII when soldiers returning from Europe wanted to reexperience the joy of motoring.

Thinking about the scope of Christian responsibility

Christianity’s not always easy, but it is always possible. For example, to obey the fifth commandment — honor your [ageing] parents — you’ll have to rearrange your schedule — maybe regularly — which is almost always a pain.