Gail Gardner

I hope everyone had a lovely long weekend. The weather on Monday was certainly wonderful. I even caught a few glimpses of a chilly...

Oh, the dark and the cold are setting in. We’ve changed the clocks, a silly habit that I still don’t understand, and winter can’t...

I’m starting this week’s column from scenic Medina, Ohio, outside of Cleveland. Riley and I came out to visit my brother and his family,...

It seems like forever ago now, but how about that no-name bomb cyclone storm last week, huh? I’ve experienced hurricanes that were less scary....

I realized tonight as I was driving home along State Beach that I’ve been caught up in my own head, and not paying attention...

I have a rule in my house. It goes back many, many years. The heat doesn’t come on until Nov. 1. Well, I’m writing...

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. I played tourist on Saturday with my college roommate. It was the first time we’ve gotten together in...

Another summer weekend in September, to mark the official end of summer and the start of fall. Temperatures in the 70s. Bright sunshine. Decent...

Well, Sunday was one of those bonus days that we sometimes get in September, that’s for sure. Temperatures in the 70s, bright sunshine, gentle...

School is open, and it’s like we haven’t missed a beat. Or so it seems. Every year takes a little getting used to, but...

Ah, Labor Day. I think I heard the Island community take a collective sigh tonight, as our little spit of sand rose up a...

Island life is starting to slow down, and Labor Day is upon us. What do you think? Was it busier than usual, quieter than...

What a week. I’m exhausted. Last night I came home from Built on Stilts, did a little homework, and then “closed my eyes for...

Did you take part in Beach Road Weekend this weekend? I’m seeing mostly positive reviews of the concert itself, with a few grumbles thrown...

I am struggling tonight to find words for a column. My heart and my head are in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. The...

Writer’s block. Those are two scary words to utter. I’ve recently begun working on another master’s degree, and honestly, between discussions in two classes,...

As I write this, there is a promise of a cold front coming through to break the overwhelming heat and humidity of the weekend....

Here we are in mid-July. How did that happen? Time flies too quickly in these glorious summer days. The weather had been incredible. There’s...

Well, we certainly were a busy little Island last week, weren’t we? I suppose I’ve seen busier Fourth of July weeks, maybe back in...

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, our deadlines for news this week were early. My apologies if your news didn't make it in....