In Grumpy the Gator, a group of children playing encounter a grumpy alligator. The story teaches children to always keep a safe distance from animals in the wild, and to find an adult if they see an alligator.
"It's hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk." "Don't go outside unless necessary." "Drink water, check on the elderly, check on your neighbors, take care of animals." These recent warnings are part of daily news reports here in coastal South Carolina. Last week, temperatures were...
Last week, my husband Alan was required to take a business trip. His flight was booked, hotel booked and even though flying is not his favorite activity, he was ready for the adventure. The flight on Sunday was uneventful. Arriving at the destination airport, finding a...
The Mount Pleasant SC area is experiencing an unexpected disruption. Last week, during a routine inspection on one of the major bridges, a snapped cable was discovered. I am thankful God gives knowledge to people and that there are folks who know what to do...
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Mount Pleasant SC has many beautiful and scenic places to walk and enjoy nature. From shaded neighborhood paths to golden sandy beaches to local parks, a leisure walk can soothe the soul. Wrapped around my left wrist, I wear one of those marvelous bands that keeps...
I have been known to misplace items only to find the particular item right in front of me or somewhere close by. I always like to know where certain things are located. Recently, some of our family from Virginia came for a visit. We enjoyed having...
A leisurely drive along Rt. 41 provides opportunity to view picturesque ponds, creeks and low lying areas where water ebbs and flows. I've always been fascinated with the tide. The coming in and going out of the water is a marvelous mystery. Whether the water...
Windy and rainy day here with branches bending while birds try to snuggle down in their nests. Cars drive slowly through the downpours of rain. The neighborhood is quiet except for the sound of raindrops hitting the roof and the windows. Gazing through my home office...
How in the world do I lose socks? There are only two of us in this house and the house is not large. Yet, every now and then, I lose a sock or two. Somehow, somewhere in the midst of sorting clothes and washing and...