My View, June 2011 – by Whitman Parker
Summer is finally here – along with a jam-packed June and a seasonal smorgasbord of things to do in and around Jacksonville!
Barbecue Safety Tips – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Grilling and barbecues during the summer months are standard summer activities for many U.S. families. However, grilling can be a dangerous activity, causing some 6,000 fires (costing $35 million in property damages) yearly.
Tasting Room Etiquette – by Duane Bowman
I don’t intend to be some “Emily Post” of wine tasting but just to share a few do’s and don’ts that will enhance both your enjoyment and the enjoyment of those around you
Vertigo – by Mary Ann Carlson
A few weeks ago, I turned over in bed in the middle of the night and the room started spinning so violently I was afraid I was going to be thrown out of bed. It seemed a condition called ‘vertigo’ had come to pay me a visit...
Reflections – by Gates McKibbin
The sign at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Medford features a tag line that would do a Madison Avenue advertising agency proud. It says, “Healing Children at the Speed of Love.”
Flowing with Life – by Louise Lavergne
I often find myself telling my clients and students to “let go of the resistance.”
The Unfettered Critic-by Paula Block & Terry Erdmann
A Clean, Well-lighted Place...With Coffee To Go (Or Stay!)
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
Driving Through Town…
Creating an Outdoor Kitchen – by Adam Haynes
Spending time outdoors during this time of year is a huge benefit of living here – creating a place to fully enjoy it even more may include the addition of an outdoor kitchen.
The Outdoor Living Room – by Cheryl Von Tress
Tis the season to get outdoors and stay outdoors as long as possible. An outdoor room designated for casual living creates...
Red Lily Tasting Room – by Janet Eastman
Red Lily’s tasting room blossoms in June.
Garden of the Month – by Kay Faught
Kay Faught writes about Cheryl & Fred VonTress' lovely Garden...
Chef Heubel’s Chicken Pesto Pasta
Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Greek Feta Cheese by Jacksonville Inn Chef, Bill Heubel
Take Care of Your Knees – by Mary Ann Carlson
There are many reasons why ones knee can hurt. One of the more common causes is called illiotibial band friction syndrome. Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? It really isn’t. The IT band is a tough group of fibers that runs along the outside of the thigh […]
Allergies & the Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Allergy sufferers know the signs all too well – spring is literally in the air, and coming in direct contact with their eyes. In the U.S., 20 percent of adults and children suffer from allergies. For people who suffer allergy-related eye problems, a number of over-the-counter and […]
Wild About Harry – Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One, the DVD of last fall’s film release, recently materialized in stores, triggering much excitement among muggles everywhere, and spelling jittery anticipation for the good and evil yet to debut in Part 2 on July 15.
You can count […]
Soul Matters, May 2011 – Kate Ingram
I know people say you should never discuss sex, politics or religion in polite company, but I’ve never been one to adhere to what “people” say. I like talking about all three, and I think it’s time these topics come out of the closet and join the conversation. So here goes.
The Importance of Local/Cooperation – Gates McKibbin
For breakfast this morning I poached two eggs laid by Trouble, one of Ken Snoke’s chickens. Trouble may be trouble in the hen yard, but she sure knows how to produce picture-perfect green-gray eggs – a color you will not find in PAAS Easter egg dye kits. […]
Outdoor Living Areas – by Adam Haynes
Creating an outdoor living area that serves as a natural retreat or functional room will not only change your lifestyle but might just change your life!
Outdoor living areas provide areas to entertain, spend time with family and friends, and to simply enjoy ones natural surroundings. Here in Jacksonville, our great climate means there’s plenty of […]
The Smith’s Garden – by Kay Faught
Beverly & Neill Smith’s rhodie garden
“Rhododendron… (Ancient Greek rhódon “rose,” déndron “tree”) a genus of over 1000 species of woody plants, the heath family, most with showy flowers… includes the plants known as azaleas.”
…And more than 200 of those species are in Beverly Smith’s […]
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Last month I wrote of the many citizen volunteers who devote their time, their resources, and their energy, to our city. Naturally, not every one has the time to devote to commissions or committees, or for that matter […]
JoyFull Living – by Louise Lavergne
Peaceful Resolutions
Occasionally I’ve suffered from a syndrome I call “Peace at all costs.” Sometimes it’s a good thing. I just accept “what is” and don’t feel the need to be “right,” —but I have to check with myself that the attitude […]
HomeWorx – By Cheryl Von Tress
THE ARMOIRE RE-VISITED
Armoires have been loved pieces of furniture for hundreds of years. Their basic practicality combined with simple to ornate style details make them an item to be treasured. With the advent of large-screen TVs, many of us find ourselves in possession of media […]
HomeWorx – by Cheryl von Tress
Must-Know Tips for Spring Cleaning!
SightSeeing, April 2011 – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Eye Protection for Gardeners...!
Body Language April 2011 – by MaryAnn Carlson
Pear Blossom's Almost Here - time to think about Your Ankles...
JoyFull Living, April 2011 – by Louise Lavergne
Emotional Spring Cleaning!
Focus on Fitness – by Susan Jansson
Time to Get Your Body Healthy and Strong...
Soul Matters, April 2011 – by Kate Ingram
The web of life...
Reflections, April 2011 – by Gates McKibbin
Reflections on life in a Small but Friendly Town....
The Unfettered Critic, April 2011 – by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
Two classic Rock 'n Roll Autobiographies of two all-time greats...
Retaining Walls for Function & Beauty- by Adam Haynes
Retaining walls not only serve a necessary function but can enhance your landscape...
The Parker’s Garden – by Kay Faught
The Parker's "Yarden"
Be Prepared in Case of Disaster – by Ops Chief, Devin Hull
See this GREAT LIST to help you BE PREPARED!
A Few Minutes With The Mayor April 2011- by Paul Becker
The other day, Turner Classic Movies ran a 1930’s film titled COME AND GET IT. The film starred Edward Arnold and Joel McCrea. I knew Joel, and had even had him and his beautiful wife, Frances Dee, to dinner once. So, I decided to watch the film. A major fiction writer of the day, Edna […]
The Unfettered Critic – by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
“Why Don’t We Do It On The Road?
God bless Dwight David Eisenhower.
Seriously.
As thirty-fourth president of the United States, Eisenhower did American travelers a big […]
Body Language – by MaryAnn Carson
Healthy Golf!
Soul Matters – by Kate Flaherty
A couple of years ago, I came across an idea that completely changed the way I view human evolution. What it said was basically this: that all spiritual growth and unfoldment comes from letting go. This simple little sentence was, for me, revelatory. It is not by adding, but by subtracting that we become who […]
Reflections – by Gates McKibbin
In 1950 Harvard professor David Riesman published a groundbreaking book called The Lonely Crowd. His premise was that the modern corporate economy and the emerging suburban middle class were irrevocably altering the national character, encouraging Americans to trade rugged individualism for sameness and […]
JoyFull Living – by Louise LaVergne
What Makes
you Happy?
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. ~Benjamin Franklin. Do you know what makes you happy? How often do you think about being happy? When someone asks […]
New ipad is Here! by John Trivers
New ipads went on sale Friday, March 11th. People wait in line
Soul Matters
Historically, this season heralds a time of reflection, of releasing the old and welcoming the new.
From the Firehouse to Your House
Do the Drill
Your home should be a safe haven. If you do not regularly check for home fire hazards, there is the potential for danger. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is […]
A Few Minutes with the Mayor
This October 19th, Jacksonville celebrates its official 150th birthday. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee held September 17-25th was a prelude to Jacksonville’s actual date of incorporation...
My View, by Whitman Parker, Publisher
The excitement of September’s Jubilee celebration still hangs thick in the air as pinot noir grapes are being harvested from the hillsides of nearby vineyards. Hopefully, you had a chance to partake in September’s festivities […]