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When inspiration strikes

Inspiration is a fascinating concept. It’s unique to each of us and, if not properly acknowledged, can be overlooked all together.

The challenges of bipolar disorder

Q: How does someone with bipolar disorder avoid relapse? My girlfriend was diagnosed six months ago with bipolar disorder and has already been to the emergency room for outrageous behavior and excessive rage, unable to sleep. She doesn’t accept that she has a mental illness.

Looking at other lives

Americans have long been fascinated by Britain’s royal family, even though the founding of this country in 1776 was born out of rejecting the Monarchy.

A great time to clean house

A tradition at our house is a January housecleaning. With more time inside, it is a time to tackle those closets and drawers that have been accumulating stuff over the last year.

Strategic Communication Plan

If we’re not telling our story, someone else is. Poor communication, late communication, lack of communication and inaccurate communication all create conflicts and problems that most often could have been addressed with effective communication.

The marina: Subsidize or sell?

Ten years ago, when former Commissioner Pat Gass asked when the marina would be self-supporting, then Marina Manager Joe Springer quickly replied, “Never.” I now believe Joe Springer.

Behind the scenes at the district

As I saw in business, you require strong executives, managers, operators and salespeople, but sometimes that is not enough. You also need what I call the “behind the scenes” people to be a successful organization.

Mud bank or wetland?

City citizens who have read the Waterfront Plan I provided to the city back in 2017 know that I have presented a well-reasoned case for the relocation of the city’s bulkheads to create more usable land on the city’s waterfront. Downtown needs more green space west of Front Street.

The people make it colorful

In some places, meandering around a high-end olive oil shop for too long would cause suspicion. On Amelia Island, this means it’s time to be offered a free sample.

It’s another nauseating case of big government

Fernandina Beach’s eclectic restaurants skillfully wine and dine customers, while dodging a clothesline of bureaucratic hurdles and hassles. Other small businesses like shops, stores, offices, etc. endure similar harassment here.