Attack of the Giant Spiders
The neighborhood has once again been invaded by giant spiders. It seems to happen every year at this time. Please, if you receive this message, send us a giant can of bug spray. Or perhaps one very large shoe.
Boo, Y’all
Southerners are known for hospitality. And here in the neighborhood, we always try to remember our manners. Even around Halloween. So, it’s not that we’re trying to be rude, or anything — but here goes… Boo. Y’all. (Hope that wasn’t … Continued
Pumpkin Letters #2
So it has happened again. There’s obviously been another sale at the Pumpkin Flag store. Once again, monogramming is included. But apparently, only for the letter B. (I wonder if both of these families’ names actually start with a B. … Continued
A Library for Book Lovers
It’s Book Lovers Day again. And who loves books more than the stewards of the little libraries? I’ve written before about all the little libraries around here — both the official and the rogue. But on this particular day, I … 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
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
Happy Easter!
So, the Easter Bunny has been seen tooling around the neighborhood this week. Of course, that’s just one interpretation of the Easter Bunny — and his eggs. I like my 6-year-old daughter’s interpretation better. Happy Easter!
Mardi Gras
The Haunted Showboat was always one of my favorite Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. And why wouldn’t it be? There was a mysterious bayou (complete with an alligator), an abandoned showboat and the grand pageantry of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. … Continued