Camp Counselor vs. Insurance Salesman
With Labor Day comes the unofficial end of summer. It’s time for kids to give up their summer jobs and go back to school. Well, except for Nancy Drew. She doesn’t have a summer job to give up. Or a … Continued
Coasting
There is no place on earth more beautiful than the South Carolina Lowcountry. Truly. Last week, I was lucky enough to spend some time there, taking in the natural beauty. OK, back to the real world now.
Two and a Half Squid
Sounds like a bad TV show, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what I saw when I was walking on Pawleys Island yesterday. That half a squid has me wondering… What do you think? Is this simply fish bait that someone … Continued
A Change of Scenery
On Walkabout Wednesdays, I like to take a closer look at the things that interest me in my neighborhood. Architectural details, yard art, signs… Last week, I decided to walk around Siberia instead. Enjoy.
From Russia with Love
“One of my ancestors,” Miss Armitage began, “was an aristocrat in old Czarist Russia. She was very wealthy and owned beautiful things. Much to her family’s dismay, she fell in love with an American and came to this country to … Continued
Happy 4th of July!
Allow me to add a little red, white and blue to your day.
Signs of Summer
I love it when farm stands start popping up in the neighborhood. It’s a berry good thing.
Happy First Day of Summer!
The neighborhood schools let out for the summer three weeks ago. That means we’ve already had three weeks of wearing flip flops, eating ice cream sandwiches and catching lightning bugs. Maybe we should have waited until today to officially start … Continued
It’s National Flip Flop Day
So far this year, we’ve only lost two pairs of flip flops to Nikki. I’d say that’s worth celebrating.
The Summer Office
The hummingbird feeder is hung. The birdbath is filled. The hydrangea is blooming. And the office assistant is in place (but still not trained.) The summer office is open for business!