Everyone’s Irish
They say “Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” I do believe they’re right. Even our neighborhood skeleton seems just a wee bit Irish this week.
A Lizard Man Easter
The Lizard Man used to skulk. Prowl. Hide. But now he seems to — dare I say it? — frolic. First he joined in on the Christmas festivities. Then he began trick-or-treating through the neighborhood. Now he’s cavorting in the … Continued
Dogwoods and Jessamine
With all the spring flowers in bloom, the Carolinas are heaven on earth right now. It’s no wonder that South Carolina chose yellow jessamine as its state flower or that North Carolina chose dogwood. We Carolinians love to see our … Continued
Spring Has Sprung!
It’s spring in South Carolina! All the signs are here: azaleas, dogwoods, yellow jessamine, wisteria, Lady Banks roses, irises, honeysuckle, violets, flowering cherries, periwinkle, Japanese magnolias. And pollen. Lots and lots of pollen.
A Message to Mothers
The chalk artists were back at work this weekend, and they had a message for all mothers. Enjoy!
The Flower Cross
What a glorious addition to the neighborhood.
A Good Saturday Walk
I didn’t get to walk around the neighborhood on Good Friday. That’s OK. The angels were still watching out for us on Good Saturday.
A Palm Sunday Stroll
During this COVID lockdown, I miss my church family. I miss the smiles, the greetings, the fellowship. I miss the serenity of sitting with friends in a quiet sanctuary. I miss the sound of my daughter laughing with all her … Continued
Not an Irish Setter
Who was in charge of designing this St. Patrick’s Day flag? Did no Irish Setters or wolfhounds apply for the job? Just wondering.
The Holiday Beagle
It’s one of life’s little certainties. Whenever there’s a holiday in the neighborhood, Snoopy is bound to show up. Here he is, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with us. But I have the feeling this isn’t the last holiday we’ll celebrate … Continued