Tag: Charleston

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

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

So…What Happens Next In Charleston?

I've said it before.  I'll say it again. I'm so proud of my native Charleston, SC. The forgiveness and -- as President Obama so aptly put it -- "grace" the city and her people have shown since the Emanuel A.M.E tragedy has been nothing short of remarkable.  I am privileged to call myself a Charlestonian. … Continue reading So…What Happens Next In Charleston?

Wait…Aren’t You That ‘Fresh Prince’ Guy??

My fabulous hometown of Charleston, SC welcomed some special guests last week.   According to the local ABC affiliate and the Facebook page of the Courtyard by Marriott Historic District, Will and Jada Pinkett-Snith swooped into town last Wednesday and spent a few days in what longtime mayor Joe Riley, Jr. has called "our fair city". I … Continue reading Wait…Aren’t You That ‘Fresh Prince’ Guy??