Memorial Week at Pawleys
One of the highlights of my childhood was “First Week” at Pawleys Island. As soon as the school year was over, my family would head to the beach for the first week of summer — a week full of cousins … Continued
Big Birds
Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a hawk. And sometimes it’s not. Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a turkey buzzard. Yeah, that’s creepy.
Moms! We’re a Flag!
Best Mom Ever Lives Here! Right here in my neighborhood! Sure, Mother’s Day is already over. But here in the neighborhood, we love our expired holidays. I’m thrilled to see this Mother’s Day flag still flying proudly. In a neighborhood … Continued
The Summer Office Is Open Again!
The pollen has finally been swept, and the furniture has been washed. The summer office (AKA the back porch) has re-opened for business. I’ve already had my first visitor.
Lighthouses
I’ve mentioned before that our neighborhood is 100 miles from the nearest ocean. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need good lighthouses here. To keep ships from running into garden benches. To keep birds from flying into houses. And to … Continued