Category Archives: Jax History

Going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married

Posted on August 16, 2013 by newzgrrl

So, it’s been a while. Almost two years. Is this any way to restart a blog? That’s so stream-of-consciousness and hipster-y … wipes off the dust from the 1’s and 0’s, blows away the dirt accumulated on the WP password … Continue reading →

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Am I stepping into the Twilight Zone?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by newzgrrl

For the last two days, I’ve worked Downtown, all day, in an office. And while there were plenty of reminders that I was in the middle of it all — skyline photographs and paintings, window views of the Main Street … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas is … a revitalized Downtown

Posted on June 17, 2011 by newzgrrl

Hello! Yes, BNC5 is back after an unfortunate delay. There’s been so much happening in Downtown Jacksonville in recent months! And tomorrow includes a big event, that I am absolutely delighted to share: The reopening of Friendship Fountain on the … Continue reading →

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Photographs and memories

Posted on February 26, 2011 by newzgrrl

This afternoon, while looking for the perfect photo to make a birthday card, I went through a number of old (read: four to eight years ago) photo files. They brought back terrific memories, especially those from 2005. So, here’s a … Continue reading →

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