Monthly Archives: February 2017

Dear Reader: Our new “Win-Spring” (Winter-Spring) season is really giving us some crazy weather. I think the biggest surprise was seeing Saluda more in full bloom than we are in the lowcountry. We all thought that we would be going … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: How lucky are we…I mean really…could we possibly have landed in a better place? First, by simply being born in America…we won the greatest lottery in the world! Then…to live in South Carolina where we can go from … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Man has questioned if God has a sense of humor since the beginning of time, but have left it up mainly to comedians to answer it. Jokes, like pointing to giraffes or a platypus, aimed at the audience…question … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When Mandy and I took Eva Cate to see the Disney movie SING Monday, we was saw a lot of previews…a lot. The one that already had us tearing up was A Dog’s Purpose. I might have to wait … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Winter time for a gardener is a much needed period of time for reflection. Gardens have taught me that spirituality belongs to no particular denomination or religion, it is just a beautiful connection between us and our Creator … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday I sent a copy of the photo of the “Terrific Trio” of Eva Cate and her two best friends, along with Mrs. Kent their teacher, to Mandy to forward on to Mrs. Kent to have with an … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Isn’t it a nice feeling to be needed? If I had to make a list of my greatest fears in life, I think this would top the list…no longer being needed. (And just not needed, but a burden … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: How I do admire creativity that helps solves everyday, mundane problems and this story is about that very thing…pot holes! Once again, this story showed up on the CBS Sunday Morning Show…I think I could do years of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As I was lazily fixing a bowl of grits yesterday morning…I turned the television on to the CBS Sunday Morning Show and I found myself putting my bowl down to concentrate harder on the first story of the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Looking in the mirror these days takes an act of courage….especially first thing in the morning with no make-up, runny eyes and nose. I wipe, honk, and blink a few times to confirm this is still me staring … Continue reading →