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Dogs of all kinds are welcome at Pawleys Island. But one breed seems to be much more popular than the others. In fact, I bet if I objectively counted all the different breeds that visit and tallied the results, I … Continued
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
Chinese New Year begins on Friday — the Year of the Dog! As the author of the Down Girl and Sit series, it’s common knowledge that I love dogs. And I love living in a neighborhood that appreciates dogs as … 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
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.
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
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
