Blogs
Letters from David - Thanksgiving Survival Guide
EIL Publisher David Butler shares some tactics for turning around the conversation at the Thanksgiving table if things get uncomfortable. A true master of the art of distraction!
I'm With the Band - Golden Isles Live Music
I'm With the Band provides you with the most comprehensive, up-to-date LIVE music listings for the Golden Isles and beyond. Check it before you go out and share it with your friends. Find us on Facebook & Instagram too at @imwiththebandssi.
Letters from David - Did Dante Include “On Hold?”
EIL Publisher David Butler shares a recent experience he had while calling his health care provider and being put on hold. He calls it an "Olympic-level test of patience."
Letters From David - Life’s Little Luxuries
EIL Publisher David Butler reflects on the quiet, overlooked luxuries that money can never buy: those moments, feelings, and connections that make a life whole.
Letters From David - My Dog Car Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself
With the recent "death" of his dog car, EIL Publisher David Butler finds himself thinking about one of his favorite books by Lewis Grizzard, "Elvis Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself."
Letters from David - But It Still Fits
EIL Publisher David Butler discusses the swimwear tendencies of men and women and laments his need for a new suit.
Letters from David - Essential Tips for a Safe Stay on SSI
...Because Sunburns and Jellyfish Aren’t Great Souvenirs! It's time to welcome summer visitors to St. Simons Island. EIL Publisher shares tips to help avoid turning a relaxing island getaway into a cautionary tale.
Letters from David - A "Kaison" Spring Cleaning
EIL Publisher David Butler discovers the Japanese "Kaizen" method for self-improvement and decides to apply it to his spring cleaning habits.
Letters from David - Home Smart Home
EIL Publisher David Butler reflects on the evolution of keys and technology when it comes to our cars and homes.
Letters from David - Becoming a "Local"
EIL Publisher David Butler shares a little about what it means to be a "local" and how you can tell the difference just by asking for directions.
Letters from David - My Dog Ate My Publisher’s Letter
Sometimes inspiration strikes in the most unexpected ways. David Butler shares the impetus behind his February Publisher's Letter.










