Lowcountry Double Vision

Of the many special reasons to live in the Lowcountry, a sunset boat ride with friends ranks right at the top of the list! Cruising the Chechessee creek, Colleton and Okatie rivers up to the Port Royal Sound at sunset is a wonderful experience. At sunset the waters were like glass reflecting the beautiful sky. At […]

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An Overnight at The Willcox, Aiken, SC

On a whim and prompted by an enticing Jetsetter promotion, I booked a one night stay at The Willcox in Aiken, South Carolina for me and my husband to enjoy.  The Jetsetter promotion caught my attention for a couple of reasons (in addition to the great rate at a notable hotel). I knew my husband would enjoy […]

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Waiting on Martha – A Trip to Georgia’s Golden Isles

A visit to Georgia’s Golden Isles is worth the trip! I have fond memories of a special weekend at Little St. Simons Island with my husband and friends. Click on the link below to see Waiting on Martha’s lovely photos and read the Day One story of their Golden Isles experience. Day Two to follow! […]

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Desert Adventure

Many of my dearest friends live in distant towns and cities – the result of moving from state to state for career advancement.  Although I missed the day to day interactions with them throughout the years, now that I (and my husband) have more time for recreation, these long distant friendships have become a bonus for new, wonderful […]

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Moving Day

On this day 17 years ago, I was consumed with loss and everything being left behind. I faced the future with dread. Little of my emotion was focused on the excitement of exploration and the new experiences that lay ahead.  You can read more about this in my previous post Relocate, Reinvent, Reroot, Rebloom, Relax! Today […]

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Want Work You Love? Show Up.

Originally posted on Truth and Cake:
? Every now and then, I wake up feeling angsty. Jealousy pokes at me with its thorny little hands. It’s so rare these days but once upon a time it was the norm: that wash of fear and lack of graciousness. I used to stuff it away and ignore…

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A Threshold Birthday

I sit in an airplane flying with its nose pointed to the West.  I am traveling to Tucson, Arizona. My husband sits next to me and I am peering out the window at a wing that looks like it is being carried in the sky by the light of the sun. Life is good and I am blessed. […]

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Ten Things of Thankful #2

Last week I was occupied with making preparations for overnight guests and my husband’s fraternity reunion.  The flurry of activity included meal preparation, yard work and housecleaning along with self-induced pressure to begin and complete paint projects.  As I am prone to do, I found myself obsessing about getting every detail just “perfect” while becoming more and more stressed and less and less […]

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Ten Things of Thankful #1

I recently came across a remarkable blog, Considerings, committed to making the world a more positive place.  And I believe we could definitely use a lot more positive in our lives! I have decided to participate in the Ten Things of Thankful project they have encouraged.  Taking the time each week to reflect on the good […]

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