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The Days of Shakespeare

We schemed, we triumphed, we loved hopelessly, all the facets of life as set forth by the Bard. The foam swords are non-negotiable. Discount-store toys from years gone by; they reside in the serious, mission-style umbrella stand in my entryway.…

Revisiting What’s Past

That’s the thing about reading, be it fiction or non-fiction, it flings open a portal into other worlds. On a literary site, Catapult, I read a piece by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, entitled “In Search of Grandmas.” His essay revolves around his…

The Coronavirus Diaries: March 17, 2020

Yes, I know, given the state of the world right now, lacking pine straw does not EVEN make the top 1000 concerns I last left my house on Friday, March 13, and truly, I’ve been fine, pulling all those weeds,…

Miracles Happen

Finally, we had to face the facts that it just wasn’t going to happen the “old fashioned way” and, now pushing forty, our chances weren’t getting any better. My wife and I spent ten years trying to have our daughter.…

Community Life – Stay Involved and Stay Safe

While it’s important to stay home and follow the CDC’s guidelines for safety – it’s also important to stay connected. While it’s important to stay home and follow the CDC’s guidelines for safety –it’s also important to stay connected. Sasee…

Roots and Wings: Paula Thomas

Since COVID 19 brought our lives to a standstill, Paula Thomas has been spending her time feeding chickens (and one duck who identifies as a chicken), stocking her pond with fish, and making plans to add pastures and a barn…

Words of Change: Mary Alice Monroe

If you love books and loggerhead turtles, it’s likely you recognize the name, Mary Alice Monroe. Bestselling author many times over, this well-loved writer is probably best known for her Beach House Series, whose characters have become a part of…

Dianne Dennis: Remembering Her Roots

Dianne Dennis is the marketing director for Wilson Senior Care – you probably recognize the name Grand Strand Rehab & Nursing Center here in Myrtle Beach. We asked her to talk about her family and how they helped her become…

As Cool as Can Be

I surveyed the area again looking for “cute and old” when I realized “the tell.” We were the only ones doing it – holding hands. “They’re so cute. I hope you and I are like that when we get old,”…

Read It: April 2020

Spring is in the air, new books are coming out, and there are book tours galore! These three authors have several events planned in our area, so make sure to check with your local bookstores and libraries to see when your favorite authors will be in town.

Ditch Tinder and Find “The One”

So ask yourself the question: If I can pick one person to be on a team with, would he or she be that one? “So how come you and your husband are still together?” The chit chat around us stopped…

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A Tale of Two Weddings

Me? I headed to my favorite thrift shop where I had my pick of a half dozen tuxedos. My kid brother had just gotten out of the Marine Corps, met a girl, and after a three month, whirlwind courtship, decided…

Selecting the Wedding Gown is Just the Beginning

When selecting a wedding gown, a bride normally chooses a design that appeals to her style: what she likes, what she doesn’t, how she wants her guests to see and remember her, how she wants to feel when she looks…

Harriet Charles: A Life of Roots and Blooms

“Sometimes I feel like my own roots go way down in the earth,” said Harriet Charles, owner of South Gate Design and lover of all growing things. Demand for her elegant, intuitive designs, and spots in her workshops keep Harriet…

Everlasting Love

We all know the hardest part about a relationship is making it last. Soapbox! Yes, if you don’t want to hear it, turn away now. But don’t worry it’s not about politics. I’ve steered away from that topic like a…

Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Choosing the right photographer for your wedding day is a BIG deal. After your wedding day is done, the only things you’ll have left are your memories and your photos, so you want to make sure that the photographer you…