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Month: April 2026

Carolina Ghost Towns – Jalapa, SC

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 By Tom No Comments on Carolina Ghost Towns – Jalapa, SC
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Carolina Ghost Towns – Lando, SC

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 By Tom No Comments on Carolina Ghost Towns – Lando, SC
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The Diva at the Pickens Flea Market

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 By Tom No Comments on The Diva at the Pickens Flea Market
Local, Miscellaneous, Music

(And I’m using “diva” in the best possible sense.) Last Wednesday I pulled up to the Pickens County Flea Market to find a large sprinter van parked in my usual spot. I was a bit perturbed, but pulled around to the other side of the shed and started setting up my gear for the morning’s … Read More “The Diva at the Pickens Flea Market” »

Seeking Jalapa

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 By Tom No Comments on Seeking Jalapa
History and Genealogy, Rambling

It’s one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it communities. There are signs for Jalapa on I-26, but unless you know where it is you’ll drive right through and never know you’ve been there. I’ve known about Jalapa for most of my life. My family has a long history both in Newberry and in Laurens, so we’ve passed through … Read More “Seeking Jalapa” »

Breakfast of Champions – A Personal Evolution in Grits

Posted on April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 By Tom 2 Comments on Breakfast of Champions – A Personal Evolution in Grits
Recipes

I love grits. I like them in just about any form. And it’s not just the flavor and Southern breakfast tradition, it’s how versatile they are. Grits is a blank slate. (And “grits is” is proper grammar.) In the past I’ve written about my Zen of Grits™, but my philosophy has changed just a bit … Read More “Breakfast of Champions – A Personal Evolution in Grits” »

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