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Give giving a chance

New Year, New You is out the window. You do not have to change a thing unless you choose to. This year is about you feeling wonderful about yourself, and for each one of us, that looks different. One thing is for certain though. When you help others, you help yourself. As Dr.

Let’s not forget to remember all God’s done

When you meet someone new, there’s a good chance they’ll ask about how you ended up here. Of the 108,000 cities in this country, they’re naturally curious about how you picked this one. And why.

The great cursive writing debate

Looking over a beautifully handwritten Letter to the Editor yesterday left me with a vivid memory of watching my mother create beautiful thank-you cards. Her cursive handwriting was almost an artistic experience.

Negotiations, objectives and credibility are key

Kevin McCarthy’s ordeal to become Speaker of the House tells us a lot about negotiating strategy. First of all, we learned that objectives and credibility are not only important when negotiating with adversaries, but are also key when dealing with our allies.

The Ferreira House, a home with history

The Ferriera home, 510 Beech St., was built in 1873 during the so-called Golden Age of Amelia Island. It sits on a generously sized lot and features a distinctive wrap-around porch and decorative railings. It was built by John A. Ferreira, an engineer for the Florida Railroad.

Small town wisdom

Since moving to Fernandina and becoming a first-time homeowner, I always look forward to hosting houseguests – especially my parents. Naturally, I delight in catching up and quality time.

Fernandina Beach Arts Market is back

Saturday sees the return of the Fernandina Beach Arts Market adjacent to the farmers market on North Seventh Street in historic downtown. You can expect to find some of your favorite vendors in both markets.

Let’s rethink ‘New Year, New You’

Now that another new year has started, we are inundated with ads and messages offering to help us become a “new you” this year. The problem with those messages is that the current you is amazing. You are smart and talented; you are enough.

Now and Then

One thing we have desired of the Lord that we will seek after is that we may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of our lives, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple. Taking a closer look at our priorities and passion is very much in order.

Rethinking the value of prudence in a digital culture

President George H.W. Bush was known for, and famously parodied for, the way he used the phrase, “… wouldn’t be prudent.” With it, Bush was saying that certain policy decisions, however appealing, weren’t likely to produce great results.