The End Of An Era
In August, The REP Theatre announced a final curtain call as it wrapped its last season after a 25-year run. In its time, The REP was a significant contributor to the arts for the Seaside community and beyond. The organization…
Author: McKenzie Burleigh
Preparing for the Unknown
As a kid, I remember August being the time of the year we would begin preparing to have a successful school year—purchasing items such as Trapper Keepers (’80s and ’90s kids know what I’m talking about), pens, paper, folders, and…
Move In A Healing Direction
If I ever find myself judging someone or something, I use that as an opportunity to look within myself and question why I had that thought rather than act on it. A negative judgment implies that I think I…
The Canvas of Life
I am a lover of the arts. One of my favorite things about the Emerald Coast is how much the area supports and attracts local artists. Alongside the natural beauty of Northwest Florida’s Gulf coast, our arts scene is part…
Cheers to a Great Cause
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation celebrates 20 years of supporting area children with a memorable 8th Harvest Festival in the books
Never Hesitate on Your Health
A local’s experience sheds light on the No. 1 cause of death in U.S.—preventative measures can help
What if Everything Ends Up Great?
As Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” But if change is constant, why is it so often met with resistance as an instinctual human reaction? In the last few months, my colleagues and I…
Beauty in the Break
Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression and COVID-19 — all challenges that American Olympian Noah Lyles faced throughout his life and leading up to and during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Still, Lyles was named the fastest man in the world…
So Long, But Not Goodbye
Rhonda Murray leaves a lasting impact as she moves on to make new waves
Inspiring New Perspectives
Storytelling fosters understanding, community and connection
The Healing Power of Sound
Good vibrations relax and empower people
Opportunities Unlock Potential
In the United States, 17% of children of ages 3 to 17 have a developmental disability, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control.
So Much More than Co-workers
I am surrounded by people who inspire and guide me
Lessons in Gratitude
Grammy inspired me to appreciate the little things in life
An ‘IDEA’ Whose Time is Now
Access is an essential key to inclusion.
FELLOW TRAVELERS
It pains me whenever humans are responsible for the disappearance of a species from our planet. I recently learned that the last living male northern white rhinoceros died in 2018, reducing the world’s population of white rhinos to just two females.
The Joyful Work of Manifesting Dreams
Sources of inspiration are all about us
Opening Our Eyes to the Present
A focus on the ‘now’ can bring peace at all seasons
From the Associate Publisher: A Panoply of Change
The time is especially right for encouraging words
