Letters from David
July 2010 cover photo by The Darkroom Photography
Letters from David: The Art of the Irish Goodbye
Whether you're at a cocktail party or other social event, EIL Publisher David Butler, a/k/a The King of the Irish Goodbye, has some handy tips for mastering the art of disappearing without fanfare.
Letters from David: Dog Days of Summer
EIL Publisher David Butler shares the origin of the term "Dog Days of Summer" and what it means on St. Simons Island. Stay cool, island lovers!
Letters from David: We The People
EIL Publisher David Butler shares what it would have been like to live in the Colony of Georgia in 1776. In the smallest and youngest of the thirteen colonies, British protection and trade were vital--a United States of America was a farfetched idea
Letters from David: You're On Island Time
EIL Publisher David Butler welcomes everyone to summer on St. Simons Island, or as we know it here, "Island Time." It's more than a phrase. It's a way of living.
Letters from David: Teaching Mom
EIL Publisher David Butler shares a recent tech assistance lesson with his mom and ways AI has been able to help her.
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."
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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.
