David Butler
’Tis The Season
EIL Publisher shares the exciting events happening in November in the Golden Isles and some thoughts about the holiday season. We wish you all a wonderful month and a Happy Thanksgiving. Read more
Nov 3, 2019 11:39 PM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David - Make a List
EIL Publisher David Butler shares some valuable wisdom passed on from Warren Buffett about identifying priorities and accomplishing goals. Read more
Sep 30, 2019 7:10 AM David Butler Letters from David
Back Then...
EIL Publisher David Butler reminisces about summers growing up on St. Simons Island. Read more
Jul 29, 2019 9:25 PM David Butler Letters from David 2 Comments
Beaching 101: Staying Safe
EIL Publisher David Butler offers tips on staying safe while enjoying St. Simons Island’s beaches. Read more
Jun 27, 2019 1:33 AM David Butler Letters from David
Eat, Beach, Shop, Repeat
EIL Publisher David Butler shares his tips on what to do as a visitor to St. Simons Island. He also remembers a recently departed dear island icon, Roy Hodnett. Read more
May 29, 2019 8:27 AM David Butler Letters from David
Obsolete Parking
EIL Publisher David Butler muses about technological progress, items that become obsolete, and the demise of old ways. Read more
Mar 29, 2019 10:47 AM David Butler Letters from David
In a Pickle!
This month, EIL Publisher David Butler discusses pickleball and the importance of practice. Read more
Feb 26, 2019 9:07 AM David Butler Letters from David
The Ardent Hobbyist
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses hobbies and the benefits of having them in this month's entry in Letters from David. Read more
Jan 28, 2019 9:52 AM David Butler Letters from David
If I’m Not Back in Five Minutes, Just Wait Longer
EIL Publisher David Butler reminisces about some of his Dad's "unique" sayings and shares some other funny phrases you might want to slip into your conversations in 2019. Read more
Jan 4, 2019 12:37 PM David Butler Letters from David
Dear Women Everywhere,
Sure, the man in your life SAYS he doesn't want anything, but we all know when it comes to Christmas, no man ever wants another tie. Here are EIL Publisher David Butler's gifting tips: Read more
Nov 30, 2018 11:45 AM David Butler Letters from David
Get Out and Vote
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” EIL Publisher David Butler suggests we all vote by volunteering. Read more
Sep 28, 2018 7:32 AM David Butler Letters from David
First World Problem Our Parents Never Knew
EIL Publisher David Butler shares his thoughts on modern problems that our parents never experienced. Read more
Aug 29, 2018 12:52 AM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
You Can't Buy Happiness But You Can Buy a Boat
EIL Publisher reminisces about boat days and offers some tips on how to be a good boat guest. Read more
Jul 30, 2018 2:26 PM David Butler Letters from David
Make July Digital Detox Month
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses Georgia's new "hands-free" law and cell phone usage. He suggests that July is the perfect time for a digital detox! Read more
Jul 1, 2018 11:48 AM David Butler Letters from David
Camp Thingamajig
EIL Publisher David Butler shares some some summer camp offerings he's discovered online that go beyond the norm and suggests a new addition for St. Simons Island. Read more
May 29, 2018 2:20 PM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
I Dreamed a Dream . . .
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses his recurring dreams, and also offers up some dream interpretation by experts for some common dreams. Read more
Apr 25, 2018 11:51 PM David Butler Letters from David
Don’t Be Put Off Putting It Off
After being prodded several times, Published David Butler finally shares his thoughts on procrastination and some common types of procrastinators you might recognize. Hmmm...any sound familiar to YOU?! Read more
Mar 29, 2018 10:08 PM David Butler Letters from David
Life Lessons from Yogi
"You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there." ~ Yogi Berra Read more
Feb 26, 2018 9:18 AM David Butler Letters from David
Just Ask Mimi...or Alexa
EIL Publisher reflects on his grandmother and current technology. While Alexa can do much, she'll never be able to replace Mimi! Read more
Jan 26, 2018 1:58 PM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
Letters from David: Boomer Sooner!
EIL Publisher David Butler talks football: his beloved Bulldawgs, his parents' alma mater in Oklahoma, and a little healthy family rivalry when the teams from the two schools meet for the first time ever in the 2018 Rose Bowl. Read more
Dec 29, 2017 9:27 AM David Butler Letters from David
The Ardent Hobbyist
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses hobbies and the benefits of having them in this month's entry in Letters from David. Read more
Jan 28, 2019 9:52 AM David Butler Letters from David
If I’m Not Back in Five Minutes, Just Wait Longer
EIL Publisher David Butler reminisces about some of his Dad's "unique" sayings and shares some other funny phrases you might want to slip into your conversations in 2019. Read more
Jan 4, 2019 12:37 PM David Butler Letters from David
Get Out and Vote
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” EIL Publisher David Butler suggests we all vote by volunteering. Read more
Sep 28, 2018 7:32 AM David Butler Letters from David
First World Problem Our Parents Never Knew
EIL Publisher David Butler shares his thoughts on modern problems that our parents never experienced. Read more
Aug 29, 2018 12:52 AM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
You Can't Buy Happiness But You Can Buy a Boat
EIL Publisher reminisces about boat days and offers some tips on how to be a good boat guest. Read more
Jul 30, 2018 2:26 PM David Butler Letters from David
Make July Digital Detox Month
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses Georgia's new "hands-free" law and cell phone usage. He suggests that July is the perfect time for a digital detox! Read more
Jul 1, 2018 11:48 AM David Butler Letters from David
Camp Thingamajig
EIL Publisher David Butler shares some some summer camp offerings he's discovered online that go beyond the norm and suggests a new addition for St. Simons Island. Read more
May 29, 2018 2:20 PM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
I Dreamed a Dream . . .
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses his recurring dreams, and also offers up some dream interpretation by experts for some common dreams. Read more
Apr 25, 2018 11:51 PM David Butler Letters from David
Don’t Be Put Off Putting It Off
After being prodded several times, Published David Butler finally shares his thoughts on procrastination and some common types of procrastinators you might recognize. Hmmm...any sound familiar to YOU?! Read more
Mar 29, 2018 10:08 PM David Butler Letters from David
Life Lessons from Yogi
"You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there." ~ Yogi Berra Read more
Feb 26, 2018 9:18 AM David Butler Letters from David
Just Ask Mimi...or Alexa
EIL Publisher reflects on his grandmother and current technology. While Alexa can do much, she'll never be able to replace Mimi! Read more
Jan 26, 2018 1:58 PM David Butler Letters from David 1 Comments
Letters from David: Boomer Sooner!
EIL Publisher David Butler talks football: his beloved Bulldawgs, his parents' alma mater in Oklahoma, and a little healthy family rivalry when the teams from the two schools meet for the first time ever in the 2018 Rose Bowl. Read more
Dec 29, 2017 9:27 AM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: I Wanna Be THAT Guy! NOT that guy!
EIL Publisher David Butler shares his thoughts on holiday decorating, and resolves to try to be more like THAT guy, instead of that guy. Read more
Dec 1, 2017 8:56 AM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David - Thinstagrams!
With the holidays arriving and a calendar full of upcoming events, 'tis the season for photos. EIL Publisher David Butler shares some tips on how to look your best no matter who's snapping the pics. Read more
Oct 30, 2017 5:51 PM David Butler Letters from David
Peace Be With You
Publisher David Butler shares some thoughts following Hurricane Irma. Read more
Sep 28, 2017 4:33 AM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: Drinking the Kool-Aid
September brings with it Georgia football! The Bulldogs were isted in the Preseason Top 10 college football ratings released in August. EIL Publisher David Butler shares his optimism about the upcoming season for the boys in red and black. Read more
Aug 30, 2017 6:20 PM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: Civitas
Some thoughts about community and a thank you from EIL Publisher David Butler as the magazine celebrates its 15th year in print. Read more
Jul 28, 2017 3:55 PM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: Best of the Best
EIL Publisher David Butler shares HIS list of Best Of categories and answers as his contribution to the annual EIL Best Of readers' poll. Read more
Jun 30, 2017 7:48 AM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: P-U-N-K
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses family vacations and discovering that there's some advantage to being a P-U-N-K. Read more
Apr 28, 2017 8:06 AM David Butler Letters from David
Letters from David: 60 Is the New 40
EIL Publisher David Butler recently had a birthday, so naturally his thoughts turned to mortality in general. Here he passes on some tips he read to help you live longer and his own assessment. Read more
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM David Butler Letters from David 2 Comments
December
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Art & Exhibitions Events on St. Simons
Joan Hilliard Debuts at ArtTrends Gallery-
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Events in Brunswick
Lights of Courage-
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Events in Brunswick Kids & Family Theater & Dance
A Christmas Carol-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on St. Simons
4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Grace House-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on Jekyll Island Food & Drink
Pull a Tap for a Kid Fundraiser-
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Events in Brunswick Theater & Dance
AND THE WINNER IS by Mitch Albom-
January
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Events on St. Simons Theater & Dance
The Island Players present DROP DEAD-
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Charity & Fundraisers Concerts & Live Music Events on St. Simons Food & Drink
St. Simons Land Trust 20th Annual Oyster Roast-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on St. Simons Food & Drink Kids & Family
A Taste of Glynn 2020-
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Concerts & Live Music Events on St. Simons Food & Drink
SoundBites—Out from Behind-
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Charity & Fundraisers Concerts & Live Music Events on St. Simons Food & Drink
Cabaret 2020-
February
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on Jekyll Island Food & Drink Kids & Family
Whiskey Wine and Wildlife 2020-
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Dance Events on Jekyll Island Religion & Spirituality
20th Annual Father Daughter Purity Ball-
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Events on St. Simons Festivals & Fairs
2020 St. Simons Storytelling Festival-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on St. Simons Food & Drink
Wine Women and Shoes 2020
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Charity & Fundraisers Concerts & Live Music Events on St. Simons Food & Drink
JAMbalaya
March
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in Brunswick
Golden Isles Live presents Jason Lyle Black-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in Brunswick Food & Drink
Sound Bites—Improvisations in a Secret Study-
April
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in Brunswick
Golden Isles Live presents Sail On - A Beach Boys Tribute-
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Charity & Fundraisers Events on St. Simons Food & Drink Kids & Family
Memory Matters Garden Party 2020-
May
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
June
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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July
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in Brunswick Festivals & Fairs
PorchFest 2020-
December
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-
January
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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June
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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July
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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August
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September
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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October
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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November
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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December
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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January
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
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May
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Art & Exhibitions Events in Brunswick Food & Drink Kids & Family
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick-