We refer to the hottest, most humid stretch of summer (typically from early July through mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere) as the…
David’s Blog
People who know me well all agree on one thing: I am the undisputed king of the Irish goodbye. There is only one thing I love more than attending a great social event: quietly “ghosting” my way out when I’ve decided…
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,…
Each summer, St. Simons Island welcomes families, couples, and longtime visitors searching for something increasingly rare—the luxury of slowing down.…
Every tech lesson with my mom begins the same way: “I didn’t do anything. It just stopped working.” This is…
This is the season when life moves outdoors—and when it does, everything feels just a little more elevated, a little…
There’s something special about mornings on St. Simons Island. The light is softer. The pace is calmer. The conversations matter.…
Valentine’s Day is proof that love, while allegedly eternal, expires every year on February 13 at 11:59 p.m. sharp unless…
I always welcome the New Year with anticipation for things to come. But before we dive into 2026, I want…
There’s something magical about December nights when the tree is lit, marshmallows are melting in our hot cocoa, and we…
I love Thanksgiving—until someone drops a conversational stink bomb at the table. Luckily, I’ve mastered the art of distraction. Here…
Recently I tried calling my health care provider and was put on hold. What should have been a quick question about my coverage turned into an Olympic-level test of patience. The robotic voice cheerfully greeted me with, “Please listen carefully,…
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A close friend passed recently, and it made me realize how fragile and precious life truly is. Loss has a…
One of my favorite books by Lewis Grizzard was Elvis Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself. In…
I’ve come to a hard truth: my bathing suit may no longer be age-appropriate—or even legally acceptable in some states.…
Ah, St. Simons Island … where the sun shines brighter, the shrimp are sweeter, and the seagulls are bolder than…
I’m a 63-year-old bachelor with a very large Newfoundland dog who sheds like it’s her full-time job. My house had…
Growing up on St. Simons in the ’70s, I never needed a house key; someone was always home, and the…