Tag Archives: Main Street Bridge

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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Happy birthday, Donald Duck!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by newzgrrl

This is a quick post to wish the happiest of birthdays to my sweet baby brother, Josh. Today, Josh turns 30. Sometimes I still think of him as 10 — not for a lack of maturity, but because those were … 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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The best way to cross the river

Posted on December 23, 2010 by newzgrrl

Jacksonville, the River City, has in the St. Johns a blessing and a curse. The north-flowing river is a beautiful natural asset that ambles through the city and county, creating postcard-perfect views of Downtown and keeping the hot summer days … Continue reading →

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