Maybe it’s just pure coincidence, but my favorite humor writer of all times is Celia Rivenbark, who also has the wisdom and good fortune to live on the Carolina coast. Seriously, she just makes me laugh. A couple of weeks ago, in a funk peppered with irritation over things so mundane they’re not worth mentioning […]
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Sea Turtles
When you live on an island in Carolina, more than likely, you are well-acquainted with the idea and presence of sea turtles. Because sea turtles are an endangered species, many organizations now exist whose primary purpose is to promote the survival of sea turtles, through efforts such as educating the public, protecting sea turtle nests […]
Greek #2
Root: PHIL, PHILE Meaning: love, very strong interest in Words: 1. philanthropist (n) (anthrop = mankind, humans) (-ist = designates a person): a person who loves humanity, a person who acts benevolently toward mankind My son is a philanthropist of sorts, often eager to “share†his half-eaten, unwanted food and his broken toys with just […]
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A Girl And Her Bucket
I know a girl who can do wonders with a bucket and some sand. Fortunately for her and for us, we have plenty of both here. I have dozens of pictures of her with a bucket by her side, evidence of her recent engagements. For her second birthday, we bought our little girl a Disney […]
The Tactile Ocean Experience
You know what I love about the ocean by us at this time of the year? With intoxicatingly warm air and water temperatures, it’s so hands-on. While I really love visiting some of the beaches around the world that have dramatic, rocky cliffs that plunge sharply down to the shore below them, I think I […]
A Word Of Thanks This Fourth Of July
I just wanted to say a word of thanks, feeble though it may be in light of who it is offered to and what it is offered for, to all the women and men of the U.S. Military who are overseas right now serving our country. I know several military families, and I’m continually in […]