A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
There has been a cluster of small earthquakes in Greenwood County. These have been less than 2.0 on the Richter Scale, hardly noticeable unless you were paying attention. Various news outlets have been reporting these on Facebook, and the comments are about what you would expect. There were lots of “End of Days” posts, usually … Read More “The End of Days” »
During August I was able to take two long trips on the Edisto River on successive Saturdays. One was with a new group, the Carolina Splash Mob, and the second was with the South Fork Paddlers. Killkare to Zigzag with the Carolina Splash Mob The Carolina Splash Mob is a relatively new Facebook group. They … Read More “Double-Dipping on the Edisto” »
When I was little I lived on a farm. We had this one rooster that would flog me every time I set foot in our backyard. I couldn’t seem to get away from it, and it terrified me. That chicken was a jerk. I guess that’s why I really like to eat jerk chicken. One … Read More “Jerk Chicken a la Farehouse” »
You may have noticed a lack of posts here lately. I’ve had some posts started, but lately my mental state has just not been up to writing. Call it depression, PTSD, or whatever. I’ve been getting out and doing lots of things, but the motivation to write just hasn’t been there. Today I’ve come down … Read More “How’s the House, Part 3” »
EDIT: I’m catching up on blogging. This one was supposed to come out late July, but I never got around to finishing it. I guess better late than never. My nephew’s son is 13, and is car-crazy. Ethan has this idea that he wants to find an old car and rebuild it. He thinks he … Read More “Cruising through a Car Cemetery” »
I was in some serious need of water time. My boats haven’t been out on the water near enough, and I had been suffering from FOMO as I looked at photos of other paddling friends on camping trips and long paddles. The weather finally cooperated and I was ready to try someplace new. I decided … Read More “Kayaking on Wolf Creek Lake” »