A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
So far I’ve got three podcast episodes out in the wild, and four more scheduled for publication. There are about four more in production, along with some bonus episodes. It’s moving along quite well. I think I’ve finally gotten into a production pattern. I’m not an audio engineer by any stretch of imagination, so I’m … Read More “My Podcasting Workflow” »
NOTE: This post was delayed a bit because I came down with a nasty bout of Covid. I’d gotten half the post written when it hit, but didn’t feel like typing or anything else. Feeling much, much better now, so here you go… It had been a long time since our gang of miscreant paddlers … Read More “Edisto River from Sullivan’s Landing to Martin’s Landing” »
Each year I try to do a photo expedition on the MLK holiday. This tradition got started years ago when I was still working in the schools. MLK was an unexpected Monday off and I hated to waste it. I’ve been retired for quite a long time now, but I still try to do an … Read More “MLK Ramble 2024 – Mayesville and Salem Black River Church” »
You never really realize how much ambient noise is in your house until you try to record a podcast. Here’s just a partial list of what I’ve had to deal with over the last several days… • Radiator pings• Furnace pumps for radiators• Computer fans• Neighborhood leaf blowers• Traffic noise• Sirens• Jets flying overhead• Creaking … Read More “Ambient Noise” »
We survived the holidays and had some interesting experiences. There was one particular drum circle in Melbourne that deserves it’s own blog post. After counseling I might be able to get over the images of Nearly Naked Nick and Thong Lady dancing around the Wiccan full moon bonfire. On the positive, more family-friendly side, Laura … Read More “New Year, New Endeavors” »
It started with a notice on Facebook. McBee Methodist Church would be holding a Christmas carol singing on Saturday, December 10 at 6:00. I had visited the historic chapel many times and had photographed it from the exterior, but I was dying to see the inside. This would be my chance. McBee Methodist Church, aka … Read More “Christmas Carols at Conestee, McBee Chapel” »
My apologies, especially to everyone who has left feedback on our contact form. Apparently the notifications haven’t been forwarded to my e-mail, so I’ve missed most of them. I’m going to try to respond over the next couple of days, and I’ll be more diligent about checking that contact form.
I have to confess. I really like journaling. Otherwise I wouldn’t have kept this blog for nearly 20 years. But this blog isn’t my only outlet. I’ve kept written journals for specific purposes over the years, but haven’t had much success with a daily journal. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that … Read More “Reconsidering Journaling and New Options” »
As we were driving out to Samish Island back last August we passed through a couple of old towns. Especially in Montana as we passed ranches and old abandoned farmsteads I had flashes of the Old West. The first line of a set of lyrics popped into my head. When we got to the island … Read More “Jeremiah Jones” »
Woke up this morning to an early barrage of leaf blowers. As much as I love this time of year there are some downsides. I decided to make breakfast. I’m about halfway through a box of cheap grits I bought last week. When I’ve told folks that I like the Quaker Instant Grits I’ve gotten … Read More “Cheap Grits” »