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Tag Archives: Charleston
The Red Clay Settles
I’ve been spending a lot of time away from home lately. You might remember I was in the Holy City at the beginning of March, … Read more »
So, Why Birmingham?
It is customary that, when speaking with new acquaintances, we are asked to explain our motivation for moving to Birmingham from Charleston, South Carolina. (If … Read more »
tuesday tune – coming home
Quite a few of those closest to me questioned my level of sanity when I announced that I’d be taking off for a long weekend … Read more »
friday photo
The arrival of Butterbean is imminent, so I’m retreating to that inner place where mommies go to prepare and meditate on the process that will … Read more »
it’s nice to be home
A few of you questioned/expressed concern over/were left baffled by the vague “away” message I posted a few weeks ago. I suppose an explanation is fair. … Read more »
friday photo
The days seem to be saturated in orange and brown and muted hues… It will be a long time (three seasons, in fact) before we … Read more »
friday photo
Where thou art – that – is Home. ~Emily Dickinson This time last Friday I woke up in another city, another state. I’ve been away from … Read more »
whatever it takes – one mayor, five points, and a revival
Preface: This post contains three (separate, but equal) parts. Try not to get confused. Also, if anyone has Mayor Bell’s email address handy, please forward the … Read more »
sunrise over city
The view this morning from the fourth floor of Charleston’s old Citadel building (turned Embassy Suites) is, for lack of better words, priceless. After all, … Read more »
BIN there, done that…
..And I’d like to do it over and over and over again… BIN 152 – new to Charleston (Lower King Street, to be exact), but oh, … Read more »
back in the holy city
This week you won’t get much from me. Sorry. It’s time for my annual gig at the 2010 Charleston Wine+Food Festival, one of the premier … Read more »
charles towne, part III
Although my sunlit strolls through the Holy City have come to an end, I’ll be enjoying these snapshots for quite some time! More view, reviews, and highlights … Read more »
charles towne: part II
My mind is just not in the Magic City right now, so if you’d like to start making plans for your weekend I’ll redirect you … Read more »
weekend recap…almost (charles towne: part I)
Attention: I can’t report much at the moment for I am indulging in the Holy City, some seven hours east of Birmingham. I will soon post highlights from my … Read more »