A Deeper Look Into The Human Life Cycle
Reflection on life's journey.
Opinion
A Taste of the Past — and Faraway Places
My brother, an excellent cook, had just grilled a steak and was pretty full of himself when he announced to his family, âI think this is the best dinner weâve ever eaten!â My 7-year-old nephew â not wise in the…
Computer Game Inspires a Gen-Nexter’s Nostalgia Trip
Itâs been months since your party departed from Independence, Mo. Youâre running low on rations and winter is coming on. Your mother has cholera, your best friend died of dysentery and youâre out of spare wagon wheels. So whatâs a…
Tough Times Should Bring Out the Best in People
How Brain Rowland recommends navigating the economic challenge we face today.
The Beauty of Springtime in Tallahassee
Rosanne Dunkelberger shares with us why she loves springtime in Tallahassee so much.
There’s No Place Like Tallahassee
After 20 Years and Many Travels, This Atlanta Businessman Still Prefers His College Town
The Rowland Team Conqures The Digital Age
Publisher, Brian Rowland; remarks on his company's recent accomplishments into the new age of the print industry.
Parenting, the Second Time Around
In general, Iâm an optimistic person who tries to look on the bright side of things. But there are times (usually in the wee hours) when my mind wanders into dark places with those âwhat ifâ scenarios. My kids are…
Behind the Curtains of The "Real" Old Capitol
A tour today of the Old Capitol in Tallahassee reflects its condition in 1902, as restoration has left the three-story building in near-pristine condition. The chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate appear ready to host a rousing…
How Wendy Hansen's Untimely Death Prompted New Perspective
Thereâs no perfect perspective, but often itâs helpful to look back in order to mend, make room for what is new and move forward. For many of us, this has been a year to reflect as we make room for…
Truisms We Can All Relate To
Whether it be your business or personal life, situations and experiences often occur that can either bring a chuckle and smile to your face or a disappointed frown. After running through many such experiences that have passed through my swing…
A First-Date Mixup Results in a Beautiful Marriage
Iâve known my husband 36 years now, and Iâm sorry to say I donât remember when we first met in 1978. I was interviewing for a job at the Ocala Star-Banner and got introduced around to the newsroom crew, including…
The Birthday Girls, 106 Years of Wisdom
When I wrote this in July, I was planning a trip to Longboat Key to celebrate my mother-in-law Kathyâs 80th birthday. And when this letter appears in this issue of the magazine, Iâll be off to Virginia to fete my…
Life Lessons When the Game Changes
In the world of sports, a âgame changerâ is that one event in a game in which the outcome â good or bad â is determined. It could result from a mental mistake that causes an error, or from a…
Our Editor's Love/Hate Relationship With The Holidays
Rosanne Dunkelberger' love/hate relationship with the holidays.
Living Life in Tallahassee
Editor, Rosanne Dunkelberger's journey living in Tallahassee.
Parting is Such Bittersweet Sorrow for this Empty Nester
Stacey May Brady's experience raising children and letting them go.
The Star Makers
Within the space occupied by the Young Actors Theatre crowd, Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale was a rock star. Local boy made good. Shining example of what could happen if you did your time in the chorus of âAnything Goesâ or…
Customers Bear Responsibilities, Too
If you will recall the past holiday season, there was an uproar from American consumers (fueled by the national media) that FedEx and UPS were the reason many families could not experience a Norman Rockwell-like Christmas Day, because their presents…
