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Jason Woods – A Christmas Carol

“Good Spirits”, Scrooge implored the silent,  cloaked  figure of the ghost of Christmas Future “…Assure me that I yet may change these shadows you have shown me, by an altered life!” There is no better, more classic, more meaningful way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas than by taking a couple of hours…

Service Dogs

When we think of “service dogs,” most of us think first of guide dogs for the blind.  But since 1990, when the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law, these canine caregivers have cheerfully taken on an ever-expanding role in human health and well-being and proven themselves to be invaluable in enhancing the lives of…

Be! Here! Now!

Last week I went to see the doctor who “drove” the chemo part of my cancer treatment five years ago. I’m done with cancer and bragged about all the new things I was doing with my mind and body since I saw him last year—got SCUBA certified and dove the Great Barrier Reef with my…

Can I Get A Prescription For My New Car?

So, this girl ran into me a few months ago. Literally. I was sitting at a stoplight. She had been drinking and was currently texting while not stopping or even slowing down as she drove up behind me—you see the problem? Anyway, one crash later, my old, completely-paid-for, healthy van was a goner and I…

Thanks to DramaWorks, autistic teens get their shot on stage

If you enjoy quick-witted improvisation with frequent flashes of brilliance, you’re guaranteed to have a good time. And when the curtains rise and you discover who the performers are, you’ll most likely be amazed. First, the members of a DramaWorks troupe that’s based in Ponte Vedra Beach are teenagers, all with the poise of much…