
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.

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.

Essence: the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character. Where did you grow up, and when did you discover the Jacksonville Beach area, in particular, Atlantic Beach? I

I’ve found many interesting things at the beach over the years, but it wasn’t until I moved to Atlantic Beach that I started finding sea glass. I hear a lot of people have good luck

Elvis lives. Elvis lies! Presley promised “fun in Acapulco” and “romantic nights in the moonlight” in Guadalajara. Never trust the words of a Tennessee mountain boy singing a Mexican song. Hell hath no fury like

Know your birds Stop, look, and listen Lighting! Composition Action! Have fun! Kristina GaviganNature Photographer“Not all who wander are lost … because sometimes getting “lost” in nature is the perfect

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

This is my second year participating in the upcoming fundraiser, A Vision for Art, at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus. Each time I drive into the school, I am flooded with sweet

The Power of a Wall Mural in Your Home or Business Imagine walking into a room and being immediately struck by a colorful, eye-catching design that makes you feel happy and relaxed. This is the

The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) Fine Art Gallery proudly introduce Laura Nash as the newest jeweler at the prestigious fine art gallery. Laura earned her BA in Fine Art from the Otterbein University

The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) Fine Art Gallery welcomes art glass artist and jeweler K. Alison Schaeffler-Murphy to the eclectic gallery located in St. Augustine’s historic district off of Charlotte Street. Ms. Schaeffler-Murphy,

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

Thanks John for checking in. So what’s your background with Ragtime? The first time I truly remember going into Ragtime was in, I believe, 1986. We were living in Atlantic Beach and were doing laundry