Letters from David
Letters from David - Embrace the Outdoors
April is the perfect month for locals to become tourists in our own town, so EIL Publisher David Butler urges islanders to get out and enjoy the many outdoor activities our home has to offer.
Letters From David - Coffee CONNECTION
At Elegant Island Living, our mission has always been simple: to connect this community through stories, people, and experiences that define island life. EIL Publisher David Butler shares how we connect and introduces the new "EIL Coffee Break."
Annaliese Kondo
Letters from David - For the Lovebirds
EIL Publisher David Butler shares his thoughts about Valentine's Day and the romance of the receipt.
Annaliese Kondo
Letters from David - NEW LOOK. NEW DIRECTION.
EIL Publisher David Butler ushers in 2026 with an introduction to changes to EIL in this new year. We begin a new chapter with the January issue.
Letters from David - Merry Movie Magic
In the spirit of the holiday season, EIL Publisher David Butler shares a few little-known facts about some of our very favorite Christmas movies that even big movie fans might not know.
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!
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.
