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Inspirational

Welcome to our Inspirational Articles, a beacon of positivity illuminating the extraordinary stories and uplifting moments that define the First Coast spirit. From tales of personal triumph and community resilience to acts of kindness and visionary local initiatives, we celebrate the people and events that inspire us to dream bigger, reach higher, and make our corner of Florida an even better place to live.

Inspirational

Welcome to our Inspirational Articles, a beacon of positivity illuminating the extraordinary stories and uplifting moments that define the First Coast spirit. From tales of personal triumph and community resilience to acts of kindness and visionary local initiatives, we celebrate the people and events that inspire us to dream bigger, reach higher, and make our corner of Florida an even better place to live.

Inspirational

Beach Escape

When life gets too hectic, a trip to our wonderful ocean is the Rx I need. Enjoying the beach with my hubby provides the 3Rs: Refreshing the soul; Relaxing the body; Revitalizing our connection.

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CHOO-CHOO???

Back in the early 1960’s, employment opportunities for working women were limited. The typical workforce in business welcomed secretaries and stenographers. Common professions for females were two-fold: nursing and teaching. Since 3rd grade, I longed to teach school, so the

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Poetry For Young Minds and Hearts

Today public education has moved toward test-taking and away from creative subjects. I believe that poetry should be an integral instructional component at all levels of teaching and learning. Here is my hopeful message to teachers and parents.

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IL DESTINO – THE DESTINY

The campanile of la Chiesa Cattolica towered above all buildings in Serino, Italy. Antonio and his friends climbed its 132 steps, then shimmed up a rope to the top of the bell tower. This vantage point offered optimum viewing of

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Garden Spaghetti House

Sepia-colored images on the wrinkled photodissolve the faded smiles and blurred features of my parentsproud Italian immigrants standing in front of their new establishmentfirst-time restaurant owners Garden Spaghetti House the sign above their heads in bold letterseuphemism bastardization of our

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I’m Glad My Mother Taught Me To….

When we consider our parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, spiritual leaders, mentors, and even total strangers with whom we interact, it is evident that we do not live in a vacuum.  Each leaves an imprint. Each creates an impression and we

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Cherish Life

Entrepreneur and creative director Andrew Anabi on how to cherish life: When life changes, you will probably miss the way it was. You may miss those long morning drives or walks to the office, or those hectic family gatherings. You

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Timucuan – How a Forest Healed a Heart

This work is about grief, resilience, and recovery, as seen through my connection to a unique landscape in northeast Florida. In 2017, I became a stepmother whilst losing my own child, at forty-five the chances of having my own child

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