Features
July 2010
Hot Fun In The Summertime
Grilling is a year-round activity in Florida, but summer is the peak season for outdoor entertaining. Whether you are hosting a large backyard cookout or an intimate meal for two, here are some... Read More
For the Love of Art
Eleanor Blair did not know what to do. She had broken her left arm. Breaking an arm usually meant not being able to use it for a couple of months. But it was far worse for Eleanor. For those two... Read More
D-Day and Battle of the Bulge
These days, Joseph Kowalski would rather spend his time twirling ladies around the dance floor than talking about his service during World War II. But on June 6, Kowalski marked the 66th anniversary... Read More
Meals on Wheels
Paul Esposito and Carl Riolo are enjoying the opposite end of volunteer service now. After five years apart, the two former volunteers met again by chance at Marion County Senior Services congregate... Read MoreJune 2010
Right-of-Way
It happens all the time. You approach a four-way stop. A car pulls up to your right at the same time. You both hesitate for a few seconds. He is not moving, so you figure he is waiting for you to... Read More
The Mother of Father's Day
Unlike Mother's Day, which quickly garnered support and official standing -- all in nine years time -- Father's Day has a more poignant history, as it faced delays and a lackluster reputation... Read More
The Anhinga Flies Again
If you go:
Anhinga Writers' Studio
July 28 - 31
Phone: 352-379-8782
Fax: 352-380-0018
info@anhingawriters.org
www.anhingawriters.org
P.O. Box 357154
Gainesville, FL 32635-7154
Safety First
For more information regarding summer safety guidelines visit your county or city Web site.
Marion County - www.marioncountyfl.org
Gainesville - www.cityofgainesville.org
The Ghost of Shelley Winters
I knew Shelley Winters, a two-time Oscar-winner for "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," when she was in her sixties and seventies -- a dynamic Senior citizen who was... Read MoreMay 2010
Get Pedaling!
With its balmy weather and scenic natural areas, North Central Florida is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors almost any time of the year. But the spring is especially picturesque and temperate,... Read More
The Surprising Roots of Mother's Day
Mother's Day. Everything lies within its name. It is not Mothers' Day; it is Mother's Day. Singular Possessive. One mother. One day.Anna Jarvis, the founder of today's tradition, felt... Read More
Friendship and Harmony
The sound is eerily beautiful -- celestial or divine even. Certainly not of this world. It is hard to believe that such ethereal music can be made with an ordinary handsaw and violin bow.But Bob... Read More
Yellow-Bellied Sliders
On the third Sunday of each month, a group of yellow-bellied sliders can be seen cruising throughout Alachua County. Some move at a brisk pace while others bring up the rear. But these yellow-bellied... Read More
The Musical Chairs Project
Three years ago, when retired arts teachers Susan Johnson and Cheryl Poe heard that the elementary arts program funding in Alachua County was being cut by 50 percent, they decided to do something... Read MoreDecember 2009
Saving the Environment With Fiction
Educator. Environmental Activist. Theater Enthusiast. Administrator.Marjorie Abrams uses these words to describe periods of her life and interests, but since retiring in 2000, she has added another... Read More
Wings of Dreams
Imagine sitting in the nose of an airplane, ahead of the cockpit, front line in the air, with nothing separating you from the sky but a few sheets of glass and some rickety metal. Now imagine enemy... Read More
Timeless Holiday Tunes
When most people think of the holidays, they think of building gingerbread houses, nibbling on peppermint sticks, wrapping presents, watching "It's A Wonderful Life" for the hundredth... Read More
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
It is that time of year again. It is time for shopping, out-of-town trips and a break for the holiday season.But not for these guys.John Seibler, Dennis Pollard and Hugh McDowell are members of Santa... Read MoreSocial Security Questions and Answers
Q:How long does it take to apply online for retirement benefits?A:How long it takes depends on your specific situation. However, many people find that they can complete their online retirement... Read MoreNovember 2009
