A few years ago, my wife and I heard several teens deliver a Sunday message at their church. Their individual messages struck common chords about compassion, acceptance, and communal growth. One of the young speakers urged the congregants to view life
Food for their Bellies, Books for their Brains Thanks for your time Sherri. So tell us in what part of the First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there? I live in the San Marco
Artist shares her passion for wildlife and ocean creatures through sculpture In what part of the First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there? We have lived in Jax Beach for about 4 years now.
Humans are inherently social creatures, and meaningful friendships can make us healthier and happier. Even so, staying in touch can be tricky, especially if you’ve realized that you drifted apart from a person you care about somewhere along the way,
AB Mayor Honors Heroic Resident, Firefighters Greg Franek was distraught, with plenty of justification. A kidney transplant hopeful for more than two years, Franek is undergoing dialysis treatment. And – as with others – the current economy is taking its
Nestled in the farmland near Grand Ridge (Marianna), Ocheesee Pond rests in quiet isolation. At 2,225 acres, the pond is more of a tannic-colored lake with 90% of its surface area covered in a majestic stand of cypress. From the
Following up on my last FCL post, let’s examine one of the 3 Ps—PEOPLE—this time around. Energy practitioners believe the fifth energy chakra—the Throat chakra—connects to a clear voice; integrity of the message. It is associated with the sense of
From Speech Therapist to Artist – Meet Lisa Manos In what part of the First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there? I moved from outside of Atlanta to Jacksonville Beach last summer with my
As the age number for many of us climbs higher, so does the time spent reflecting on what’s it all about. What’s my role, my purpose, and my path? The death of Robin Williams in 2014 sparked a national conversation
Interpreting Life at the Beaches Quote from Gary “I am a late bloomer as far as painting goes and I really enjoy what I do.” So cool to meet you Gary and thanks for your time. So what part of
A Community is More than a Zip Code ~~~~~ A community may be viewed as a point on the map—yet it is more than just a place on a map. A community may be measured by its latest census count—yet is more than just the number of people.
The late great Tom Petty wrote a song called Casa Dega about a Florida town that would become the world’s psychic capital. Unusual destinations are the norm for me. With that in mind, my wife and I grabbed our trusty
