Getting the Band Back Together: The Sights..and Sounds

We knew time was winding down for us. So…it was time to see and do a few things we had not done in a while. The first thing we did on a Sunday morning (even though it was still closed to the public when we went) was visit the Angel Oak. The tree itself is … Continue reading Getting the Band Back Together: The Sights..and Sounds

Getting the Band Back Together: The Bountiful Pot

When you live in, or hail from, the Lowcountry of South Carolina, there are staples in your diet: seafood, corn, potatoes, even beef sausage. But all together? The amazing delicacy you see above is a result of hundreds of years of taste testing and perfection — literally. As is often the case, you have to … Continue reading Getting the Band Back Together: The Bountiful Pot

Getting the Band Back Together: The Scene of the Crime

It was almost like coming home. In fact…it was indeed coming home. The College of Charleston will always — in my eyes — be one of the most beautiful settings to live…to learn…and to grow into adulthood. As I mentioned in the previous post, a few close college friends and I came back to Charleston … Continue reading Getting the Band Back Together: The Scene of the Crime

Getting The Band Back Together

What has it been...more than 30 years??? This week, a very close-knit group of friends from the College of Charleston in South Carolina and I will be getting together for a bit of a reunion. We were bonded together through music...singing together in various vocal ensembles (so don't let the title of this post fool … Continue reading Getting The Band Back Together

Great Journalists…Even GREATER Writers! My Top 5

So this is going to be my argument against anyone who thinks ChatGPT is a shortcut to building a great story I write this as homage to reporters who get that you're only as good as the words you put on the page. I reveal this top five of mine (stressing the "mine") comes after … Continue reading Great Journalists…Even GREATER Writers! My Top 5

I Must Admit….I’m Concerned!

We've seen it all too often lately. The recent spate of people being shot just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time is disturbing, unnerving and downright scary...for everyone! Not one single person needs to lose their life for getting in the wrong car or knocking on the an incorrect door or … Continue reading I Must Admit….I’m Concerned!