Sasee Magazine

My mother loved to sing. She sang while she worked around the house, especially while she was cooking, belting out hymns and popular songs at the top of her lungs. Unfortunately for me and my dad, the woman couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. Once when I was a teenager, I asked my mom [...]

Easter has already come and gone, and that means our weather is nearly perfect. Those of us who live along the coast know we live in paradise, even through our mild winters, but the beauty of our spring is something you have to experience to understand. It’s a riot of color and delicious scents, all [...]

There are a lot of people writing about the chemicals we use every day and how they may be affecting us. Consequently, like many of my friends and family, I’m trying to reduce my exposure. I have five dogs, so I clean a lot (constantly), and I decided cleaning products would be a good place [...]

I’m not a naturally flexible person – and I’ve always loved to run, which tends to make one less flexible anyway. At one time, I belonged to a running club, and as we would warm up for our Saturday morning runs, I would watch my running buddies put their palms flat on the ground and [...]

Our “Read It” column has been a favorite of Sasee readers ever since Lisa Hamilton began writing it. Her thoughtful book choices coupled with her insightful comments have all of us rushing to the book store or our e-reader. This month will be Lisa’s last column. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Lisa will be [...]

Something is different in Sasee this month! As a special treat, we are pleased to highlight two very special men. Ted Watts is a local artist who crafts spectacular furniture, and Thom Avison spends his days making the lives of nursing home residents brighter and happier. Both men were such a pleasure to interview – [...]

The Sasee staff is a small group, and we are all always very busy. But, we do take time to get together and celebrate the holidays, and each other, every year. Last December, we all brought a yummy treat and drove to a local nursing home for a special party with the residents and staff. [...]

Fall in our community means football and festivals – there’s so much to do it is hard to choose! Everyone here has been preparing for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, to be held the first two weeks of October. I hope you will all attend one or more of the events; we [...]

How do you express yourself? There is a creative side to everyone, and this month, Sasee celebrates our originality and imagination – and introduces you to people who use their gifts to bring beauty and joy to our lives. Our “Southern Snaps” interview highlights the life of an incredible artist, Dixie Dugan, who has spent [...]

August in South Carolina means heat, heat and more heat – interspersed with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. I love the dog days of summer, but I am glad to have air conditioning! This issue is all about friendship, and you’ll find plenty of fun essays and interviews highlighting the importance of friends – both old and [...]