Sea Turtle Mornings
For the past several summers, I have been lucky to spend time at Debordieu Beach, where one of my favorite things to do is look for turtle tracks on early morning walks. This year, the nesting season has been quite … Continued
Wheelbarrows
Keeping up a yard is hard work. But did you ever think about it being hard work for the garden tools, too? In the old days, when horses spent a lifetime plowing the fields and pulling up stumps, they were … Continued
A Tale of Two Convents
There used to be an Ursuline convent in my neighborhood. No, not the original one. That was in downtown Columbia and was burned by Sherman’s troops. Even though it was supposed to be spared. If the convent had been in … Continued
Roadside Stories
When I walk through my neighborhood, I see stories everywhere. And some of these stories are found in the things that are lost or thrown away. It’s not always the items themselves that inspire a story…it’s the combination of items. … Continued
Summer Solstice 2017
The Summer Solstice is here. Today is officially the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its northernmost point. We don’t celebrate any solstice festivals here in the neighborhood. No druids or bonfires. Sorry. But we do … Continued
Happy Flag Day!
Nobody in my neighborhood puts out flags for Flag Day. Let me emphasize that last part: for Flag Day. Nobody puts out flags for Flag Day because the flags are already there! I live in a very patriotic neighborhood and … Continued
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