Time Off! What a Concept!

I know. I know. I don’t do it often enough…especially when the people you work for literally give it to you. So…I went home. I was looking forward to seeing the usual sights like the Waterfront Park's Pineapple Fountain (above) that has become Charleston's welcoming symbol. Many of you may not know that the pineapple … Continue reading Time Off! What a Concept!

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

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

Does The President Realize What He’s Saying?

I'm a bit annoyed. I listened to President Trump this week as he spoke on Long Island, NY.  He was there to discuss what he calls an administration priority -- combatting gang violence using the scourge of the violent gang, MS-13, as the example. Don't get me wrong.  I am all for ridding people of … Continue reading Does The President Realize What He’s Saying?