Tag Archives: The Landing

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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Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer

Posted on November 29, 2010 by newzgrrl

It’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Do you know where your Christmas decorations are? Downtown ushered in the Christmas season two nights in a row after Thanksgiving. First, The Landing lit up its 56-foot Christmas tree with music by Phil Stacey … Continue reading →

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Even when Georgia’s the “home” team, it’s the Florida-Georgia game

Posted on October 30, 2010 by newzgrrl

Thousands of people have converged on Downtown Jacksonville. Many are wearing their best orange and blue, while others prefer to show off red and black. It is Halloween weekend, which means another meeting of the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs … Continue reading →

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A cloudless fall morning on the river

Posted on October 6, 2010 by newzgrrl

For a midmorning respite, and because it was nearby, I stopped into the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. The Art of War exhibit was fascinating. Posters as big as me promoted war bonds, labor committees, and women in industry. … Continue reading →

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