My dating app search for Cary Grant
By: Jennifer SilvermanThe Curious Columnist
After a long hiatus, I recently returned to dating apps. Not surprisingly, virtual romance roulette is still exasperating.
In digital dating,...
The power of story
by Donna Kaufman
Over the holidays we had so many customers bring in their families to show off "their bookstore." We love seeing them enjoy...
Follow the signs, dodge the alligators
By Jennifer Silverman
The concept of truth is, of course, nothing new to anyone over the age of say, three. Thanks to Disney’s "Pinocchio," even...
Viterbo: Where the Papal Conclave was born
By Debi Lander
I recently took an hour-and-a-half train trip north from Rome to the medieval city of Viterbo. This predominantly stone-built region once stood...
Jimmy’s Fishing Report: Winter peak and spring spawning
By Jimmy Taomazinis
Just like that, we are approaching the peak of our winter fishing season. February might still hold some cold days in store...
The Good Earth: February’s garden decisions
Connie Doyle
Master Gardner UF | IFAS
For many homeowners, pruning can feel intimidating. The fear of cutting the wrong branch or damaging a beloved plant...
Art and Love: Exploring February’s most inspiring subject
By Richard Restiano
Right from the earliest known cave drawings thousands of years ago, humans wanted to express to other humans what they saw, where...
Who has the wheel?
by Donna Kaufman
The scene has been all too familiar. Recently, my husband, Mark, and I were dining at a fast-casual restaurant, seated near a...
Stopping the spin, teacups not included
The concept of truth is, of course, nothing new to anyone over the age of say, three. Thanks to Disney’s "Pinocchio," even as itty-bitty...
Debi Lander Travel: It’s 2026, USA 250 Celebrations
The United States celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks that light the sky and echo the bold words of the Declaration of Independence....

























