On Frozen Pond
Well. Here’s something we don’t see that often in South Carolina. Oh, sure, we’re used to seeing geese on the neighborhood ponds. We’re just not used to seeing them standing on the neighborhood ponds.
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Well. Here’s something we don’t see that often in South Carolina. Oh, sure, we’re used to seeing geese on the neighborhood ponds. We’re just not used to seeing them standing on the neighborhood ponds.
Right before Christmas, I did a blog post about the reindeer mailboxes in the neighborhood. I started to include these two mailboxes, but decided they needed a post of their own. After all, these are not Christmas reindeer mailboxes. They’re … Continued
Back in my day, the most famous snowman in the world was Frosty. Well, move over, Frosty, there’s a new snowman in town. Disney’s Frozen movie came out in 2013, but its popularity shows no sign of waning. In fact, … Continued
Loyal blog readers, you know by now that I love a good mailbox. And at Christmas, the neighborhood mailboxes go out of their way to look festive. Here’s a sampling of the neighborhood reindeer mailboxes. I don’t need to introduce … Continued
Next to rabbits, I think the most popular thing to put in a birdbath that is not a bird is a plant of some kind. Usually, the plant is in a pot. But sometimes, the homeowner will get creative and … Continued
The palmetto tree is the most recognizable symbol of The Palmetto State. Together with a crescent moon (which is really a gorget from a state militia uniform), our beloved palmetto tree is everywhere — most notably on the South Carolina … Continued
The neighborhood is all decorated for the big day this week. No, not Thanksgiving. The Carolina-Clemson game! As you can see, I live in a very Carolina-centric neighborhood. But in the interest of journalistic integrity, didn’t I at least try … Continued
I love this pumpkin turkey. Not only is it cute, but it’s practical, too. When you’re finished with your Halloween pumpkin, you can just recycle it into a turkey. How’s that for being green? (Or orange, as the case may … Continued
There are just certain things I don’t expect to see on a yard flag. A quote by Albert Camus is one of those things. Enjoy.
Once again, another sad, sad time at the curb.