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The View from the Bench
By Mary-Lane Kamberg I love basketball. And I’ve spent years watching the game. First as a Kansas Jayhawks fan, then as a basketball mom, then a basketball grandmother, and finally cheering as my daughter Johanna coached a high school team.…
How Life Evolves
by Erika Hoffman Connection! Part of the reason I write is to connect with others—unknown humans whom I might not encounter in my daily life; yet they might be soulmates with mindsets more akin to my thinking than those homo-sapiens…
Finding Myself Better Than Where I Left Off
By Pam Molnar I started a five-year journal on New Year’s Day 2020 because my 50th birthday was the following week. It was the year that my oldest child would graduate from college and my youngest child would graduate high…
A Little Music Box
By Susan Sundwall I had barely opened my eyes when I heard the sharp rap on our big front door. I was glad my husband was already downstairs making the coffee, but I couldn’t imagine who had come to see…
A Letter from Our New Owner
Hi Sasee Readers! I’m so excited to share our first issue of the revitalized Sasee Magazine with all of you. Before you dive in, I wanted to formally introduce myself as the new owner of Sasee. My name is Haley.…
Sea of Pink
My niece had invited me to join her and her mother at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. For a country girl, a trip to downtown St. Louis with its snarled traffic and large crowds held no appeal.…
To Be a Woman Is to Be a Warrior
“Do not let cancer define you but let it inspire you to help others.” – Michelle Apple RD, LD – As a registered dietitian who has made a career in helping with nutrition and wellness, Michelle Apple’s battle began in…
Girl Power
Sitting, waiting at the Toyota dealership for three hours for a routine maintenance and annual inspection of my husband’s SUV, before we can pay the taxes on it, I saw a woman approach me. She stopped directly in front of…
Battle of the Breasts
“Goodbye, girls. Sayonara, sistas.” It was the morning of what would be an eleven-hour bilateral mastectomy, hysterectomy, and reconstruction surgery. It was the start of the biggest fight with myself. A battle of vanity and dependency, I prematurely assumed I…
Maxey…Our One-Eared Pirate
“I once was a Pirate what sailed the ‘igh seas—- “ T.S Eliot’s Cat Morgan This pitiful matey literally washed up on our porch during a coastal downpour. He was drenched and looked like a skeleton with barely enough fur…
Sasee Gets Personal with Sherry Weatherly: Coastal Luxe Interiors Manager
Q: What makes Coastal Luxe special?“Since opening in 2014, our mission has always been to make the customer’s project their personal dream come true as effortlessly as possible. Our team’s goal is to equip and empower you to make design decisions…
The Chicken or the Egg? The Dog or the Cat?
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Often, I debate whether a dog makes a person kinder or whether it’s kind folks who care for dogs? Or cats? Or horses? Or, well, any animal that needs tending to and…
A Dog to Remember
I finished loading the last of the suitcases into the station wagon and cleaned all of the windows. I just wanted to be certain there would be a clear view of the miles of cornfields, the herds of cows out…
Creating Fur-Ever Companions
Taking care of pets offers countless benefits – just as humans care for their animals, animals care for their humans too. Committing to a consistent caretaking routine teaches responsibility and gives a person purpose. From walking and playing, the physical…
All Dogs Go To Heaven
They say, “All Dogs Go to Heaven” but I’m starting to have my doubts. The reason for this is my 10-month-old puppy that we ironically named Gracie. As empty nesters, we thought it would be a good idea to add…
Helping Hands of Georgetown: Youth Empowerment Program
For more than 30 years, Helping Hands has been forging brighter futures for Georgetown County. As a vital resource, this nonprofit helps those faced with poverty and crisis by providing assistance and opportunities that make real change. Since 1989, their…
Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile Owner
Q: Why should locals and visitors explore your shop this summer?“Our shop is a treasured gem that has evolved into an integral part of the Island. Overflowing with local quality brands, it is such a fun boutique to explore. We…
Camp Like A Girl
The past two years have taught us so many things in life. Everything can be turned upside down in the blink of an eye. Jobs can be lost. The housing market has astronomical prices. Food shortages have caused empty shelves…
Kitti Baker: Turning Accidents into Adventures
Although Kitti has lived on the Grand Strand for over 50 years, her first taste of adventuring abroad was at a very young age. Her time spent living in Germany from age ten to twelve put her on the trajectory…
Sasee Gets Personal with Roger Hudgins: Define Wealth Financial Group Owner
Q: What is the history and mission of Define Wealth?“The business was originally opened in the mid-1980s, but it wasn’t until 2021 that we decided to create our own logo, brand, and marketing campaign as Define Wealth Financial Group. After…