Kent Patrick Most of us cannot imagine the sudden loss of our spouse. Yet, difficult as it may seem to accept, U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of married women…
Category: Editorials
Judging others as we want them to judge us
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I used to think I was a better Christian when I’d notice someone in church whose Bible had fewer underlined passages than mine. Then one day, my husband,…
From the Sunny Side: Funny pictures
Rick Patrick Columnist I have often been intrigued by the subject of humor. During my time spent on this big, round rock floating through the cosmos, I have discovered that there is…
National Security: Problem solvers
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I was recently doing couples counselling, and the fellow, a lawyer, described himself as a “problem solver. When I see a problem, my first instinct is to try…
Learning As I Go: Is all that work worth it?
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My friend gave us a batch of homegrown potatoes and naturally, I wanted to make a summertime favorite: potato salad. I opened the refrigerator to add my…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing in an “Inflation Not Quite Over” world
Macro forecasts for 2026 share a common theme: growth remains reasonably solid, inflation is still proving sticky, and interest rates may stay above the ultra-low levels investors became used to in the…
National Security: Florida boy
I still enjoy singing “We’re the Boys from old Florida“ at Spurrier Field, not because I attended the University of Florida like my Dad, but because I have always been a Florida…
Learning As I Go: Making versus taking
One of my goals this summer is to exercise five days a week. Nothing terribly strenuous, but enough to burn some calories and get my body stronger. One morning, I woke up…
Learning As I Go: Get caught reading month
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist While the month is nearly over, there are still a few days to celebrate Get Caught Reading Month, especially as summer is just around the corner. I…
From the Sunny Side: Words that inspire
Rick Patrick Columnist I have a confession to make. Lately, I have been on a bit of a “kick” to pass along little inspirational quotes, thoughts, etc. Nothing major or extremely profound,…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer is a great time to teach kids about money
Brad Bayless Contributor A four- or five-year-old child may seem too young to grasp the concept of money management, but even at an early age, children waiting in a supermarket checkout line…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
Kent Patrick Contributor Continued from 5/13/2026 Cancel for any reason coverage (CFAR) usually must be purchased soon after the first trip payment. It often requires you to insure the full prepaid, nonrefundable…
National Security: History lessons
Rick Patrick Columnist I have always been interested in history. For some reason hearing stories from the past has carried a certain amount of fascination for me. I used to love listening…
National Security: Jacobins
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist There are several prominent writers, including Victor Davis Hanson, who are describing what is going on in today’s Democrat Party as the new Jacobins. In the late 18th…
Learning As I Go: The last week
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist The last week of school is here. It hits a little differently this year. My youngest ends his elementary career and my oldest ends his freshmen year….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with local leaders, water experts, property owners, and…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Summer travel plans and uncertain skies
For many investors, travel is an important part of how they spend time and money, especially in retirement. In 2026, however, planning a trip can feel more complicated. Conflicts, airspace closures, airport…
From the Sunny Side: Lessons
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently attended an event and heard someone talk about “life lessons.” Some of the items of wisdom struck me as both inspirational and entertaining. I can’t claim these…
National Security: NATO
The familiar acronym NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and has been around for eight decades since 1948. It was established to counter the Soviet Union buildup in the Warsaw Pact…
Learning As I Go: Mother’s Day message
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I think God knew we needed our kids little first. We needed to love them, hold them, pray for them and be completely overwhelmed by their existence,…