As a writer, I can’t deny harboring an appreciation for the richness of slang, metaphors, similes and colloquialisms.
It’s no secret our little corner of the world is more diverse than it once was. Thousands of transplants from other states, countries and continents have chosen to call our area home.
Get this: Men’s and women’s brains are different.
Having raised three daughters, I’ve gained, in the words of Liam Neeson, “a very particular set of skills.” Unfortunately, none of these skills would be useful in the event of an international…
President Biden recently emailed 153,000 student-loan borrowers, reminding them to vote for him this autumn.
When I read about the “silent book club” trend, it filled me with instant calm and hope.As it goes, in 2012, two friends in San Francisco came up with the idea for a non-formal social event in…
In the Lowcountry charm of South Carolina, Goose Creek stands as a testament to the profound impact of embracing business-friendly policies.
What’s the difference between a baby boomer and a toddler? You can get a toddler to eat vegetables.
“I accept full responsibility.”’
As February ends, our nation celebrates the observance of Black History Month, a dedicated time to honor African Americans' remarkable contributions and rich heritage throughout history. This …
If your child is in the seventh grade this year, they last experienced a complete and “normal” academic year in the fourth grade. This is what happened to our pandemic kids and why they are st…
“On Monday mornings, I am dedicated to the proposition that all men are created jerks.” – H. Allen Smith
As Goose Creek experiences continued growth and development, the inevitable challenges of increased traffic demand thoughtful and proactive solutions. The signs of progress are visible from bu…
My brother, T-Bob, and I talk, text, or share iTunes almost daily. If we’re not swapping songs, we’re talking or texting about songs.
I’m in hiding again, as I always am this time of the year.
When you poke a hornet’s nest, you expect to get stung.
I have always been fascinated by the Super Bowl and everything surrounding it. It’s a sporting event that unites football lovers, casual fans and even those who aren’t fans.
While struggling to find a suitable angle for this Valentine’s Day essay, I lucked upon some “Reader’s Digest” clickbait.
Now that my age has surpassed the mid-century mark and I’m more ancient than virtually all professional athletes, everyone in my department at work, and even my pastor at church, I’ve noticed …
Now that the holiday season is over, most of us have packed away the décor, shrieked at the scale (don’t ask) and are back to “normal” life ... if one can call crippling inflation ($7 for a ba…
authentic: not false or imitation; true to one’s personality, spirit, or character; made or done the same way as an original - Merriam-Webster Dictionary
In the pursuit of urban development and community well-being, cities are increasingly recognizing the advantages of becoming pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Goose Creek officials are doing wh…
Despite my best preventive measures, I have spent decades enduring the "stillgottas.”
Romans 8:30 “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”
I was walking through Home Depot the other day, minding my own, when my head suddenly swiveled around. It was involuntary. A reflex.
Disclaimer: No pets die in this column (but they sometimes smell like they did).
Our regular readers know this column is about the Christian life, but you certainly do not need to be a Christian or even a religious person to at least consider the content as thought-provoki…
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I forgot what it was like to experience a good old common cold.Prior to covid, you see, the cold-getting experience went like this: I’d wake with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat and my only …
Without much fanfare (okay, I did write and voice a radio commercial noting the milestone), I recently marked 25 years of my “day job” working for a farmers cooperative.
Aging is funny. Not so much “hee-hee-hee” funny as “What NOW?!?” funny.
As we bid farewell to the year that left us with more questions than answers (thanks a lot, 2023), we find ourselves at the crossroads of tradition and rebellion. Yes, it’s when we’re bombarde…
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” - Nido Qubein
Romans 12:5 “So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
1 Corinthians 9:22 “To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”
Oh, for simpler times with fewer adult responsibilities and fewer high-tech distractions!
I haven’t been on a rant in a while, so here goes.
A few days ago, during one of those rare occasions when our whole family was together and my three semi-grown daughters weren’t nursing an iPhone while wearing universe-canceling headphones, m…
Cyber attacks will be significantly worse in 2024 for anyone who uses a digital device.
John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Here’s a great New Year’s resolution: get a pet.
Happy (almost) New Year!
“Just when you think it’s safe to be a jerk on the roadway…”
Here’s a regrettable trend: as profanity has become commonplace, swear words are losing their usefulness.
South Carolina juries may assign financial responsibility to compensate the injured only to those listed on the Jury Form. But what if all at-fault parties aren't on it? The answer is: The leg…
Merry Christmas from the Land of Frazzle! I could say Dazzle because I’m finally done decorating five days before liftoff. (I had to iron a wired ribbon to hang one of the wreaths I put off un…
As the number of days between now and Christmas continues to dwindle, there’s a shift in the air — a change marked by decorations, cheerful melodies and the warm glow of lights adorning homes …
In any thriving society, the relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves is crucial. The dynamics between police officers and the public are multifaceted, shaped by comple…
A course is a course, of course of course …
Here’s an unpleasant holiday statistic: Average Americans are giving significantly less to their favorite charities this year than they did just four or five years ago.
This topic is getting well-deserved attention and could seriously hamper children’s education – teacher shortages. It’s not just about finding someone to stand at the front of the class; it’s …