My View
It’s Time… – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2022
There are so many locals who rejoice in telling me that spring is their favorite time of year…it’s really no wonder since the practically perfect weather makes getting out and about […]
Change, Change and More Change! – by Whitman Parker
My View – March 2022
I’m deviating from my normal column to bring you the latest news from the Jacksonville business community. At this writing, more than a dozen local businesses are shifting focus, owners and […]
Just When (I) Thought it Was Safe to Go Back in the Water… – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2022
I started off 2022 unlike any other year with a phone call from an Urgent Care physician to inform me, “You’ve tested positive for COVID!” As you know, I don’t publish […]
Thanks for Having Our Back – by Whitman Parker
My View – December 2021/January 2022
For nearly 15 years, I’ve used this column to highlight members of our community for their unending volunteer service. This month, I’d like to get a little closer to home, […]
A Season to Be Thankful – by Whitman Parker
My View – November 2021
All of a sudden, November is here and we find ourselves at the beginning of the holiday season—a good time to take stock of how grateful we are for our community […]
Check Out the Centerfold! – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2021
Okay, not THAT kind of centerfold…it’s one that might save your life in case of a major natural disaster such as wildland fire, forest fire or earthquake. The full-sized, […]
It’s Like Deja Vu All Over Again! – by Whitman Parker
My View – September 2021
With deference to the great Yogi Berra and in today’s parlance, it sure seems as if we’ve “been there done that” when it comes to this pandemic. Just when we thought […]
Another (Great) Day at the Office – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2021
It happened again. This column took a sharp turn as I was polishing-up a completely different piece, and was unexpectedly but pleasantly interrupted […]
Reawakening! – by Whitman Parker
My View – July 2021
As town reemerges from isolation in the wake of the pandemic, every masked and unmasked person I bump into basically has the same thing to say: “It’s nice to be out […]
The Final Chapter – by Annie Parker
Annie’s Antics – May 2021
Hello to my readers! I know it’s been quite a few years since I penned a story for The Review…my life has been a long and happy one. I did want […]