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Month: December 2024

2024 Wrap Up

Posted on December 31, 2024December 30, 2024 By Tom No Comments on 2024 Wrap Up
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Yeah, it’s been a hell of a year. It started with big plans for travel and other projects. It ended with depression and wondering where things are going in 2025. There were lots of ups and downs along the way. On the positive side, I started my new podcast, Carolina Ghost Towns. That’s been a … Read More “2024 Wrap Up” »

Seeking Shelton

Posted on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 By Tom 3 Comments on Seeking Shelton
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

With all the chaos post-Helene I haven’t had much of a chance to get out and explore. I’ve been working on scripts for season 2 of Carolina Ghost Towns, which will include an episode on the ghost town of Shelton in Fairfield County. It had been awhile since I had visited, so I thought it … Read More “Seeking Shelton” »

Saint Nicholas – Sinterklaas – Santa Claus

Posted on December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 By Tom No Comments on Saint Nicholas – Sinterklaas – Santa Claus
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Each year about this time I get lots of comments like this – “You would make a great Santa!” This year it went even further. I was invited to be Santa for a local Christmas parade. I declined, mostly because I wouldn’t be able to find a good suit in the short time before the … Read More “Saint Nicholas – Sinterklaas – Santa Claus” »

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