Attention to Character

A trip to Camden Military Academy helped me understand what an all-male military academy does to build a stable foundation for a young man’s character. Our preconception of a military academy where parents “drop off”… Read More »

Birds

Whoa, did you see that? In an instant, a great blue heron landed in the water and, just as quickly, leapt back into the air with lots of splashing, and with a fish in its… Read More »

Cheers!

Nestled on the hillside sloping down toward the Saluda River is Columbia’s iconic Vista district. Known for its old brick buildings and quaint cobbled streets, the Vista has an old-world charm enjoyed by both locals… Read More »

Pickles & Ferments

“Pickles played an important role in Columbus’ discovery of America in 1492. Around the time of Columbus, many transoceanic voyages were thwarted because crews suffered from scurvy, a disease caused by lack of vitamin C.… Read More »