A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
Today I attended a workshop in Columbia on the state’s new IP video retrieval system. Our district has been using the system for over a year now, so I was held up as an example multiple times during the workshop. That was a bit uncomfortable, but it also meant that I didn’t get as much … Read More “Unclear on the Concept” »
Each year we take student counts on days 1, 2, 3, and 10 of the school year. We always compare these to previous years’ counts to see how our district is growing. Typically, we gain anywhere from 200-250 students each year. In three years time, thats a new school’s worth of increase. No wonder we … Read More “School Enrollment Increases” »
The first week of school, and I’ve been flumoxed by small things. Someone forgets to plug in a cable, and half a school goes offline. Someone forgets to check a box on a piece of software, and our lunch system doesn’t get updated with our new students. All of these small things have had a … Read More “For Want of a Nail…” »
Today is the first day of school for our students. I’m sure the questions are being asked, and the classic essay is being assigned – “What I Did on My Summer Vacation.” Even though I don’t get summer vacation anymore, I thought it might be nice to reflect on what I did over the summer. … Read More “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” »
Now that the episode has aired, I feel safe letting you know that I did, in fact, win Carl Kassell’s voice in my answering machine. I was asked a question about John Edward’s affair which I was able to answer without problem. The second question was about e-mails sent back and forth during the Clinton … Read More “Wait, Wait, the Conclusion” »
Another breakfast at the Lake House, and it was time to pack up and leave Middleton Inn. Since we were this close, Laura wanted take a look at the ocean at least once, so we headed to Folly Beach. Folly is one of Laura’s favorite South Carolina beaches. It tends to be quiet, and it’s … Read More “Folly Beach and Back” »
We were worried. Not even a real thunderstorm, but the threat of one caused the power to go out for quite awhile. We attended the wine reception at the lodge without power (and AC.) When the large glass windows started acting like a greenhouse, we decided it was time to leave. Fortunately the power came … Read More “Middleton at Night” »
Laura’s goal for the day was to sit by the pool and read. While that would suit me for awhile, I was up for a bit more adventure. I changed into paddling gear and went to find one of the rental kayaks available from the inn. The boat I rented was a Perception Acadia tandem, … Read More “Paddling the Ashley River” »
We got up early enough for breakfast at the Lake House on the grounds. It was a bit odd. There was no one to greet or seat us. We just wandered in and helped ourselves to a very nice full breakfast. I guess they figured that anyone who was there belonged there. After breakfast we … Read More “Middleton Place” »
Laura said she really needed a weekend away before school got ramped up. Her only requirements were (1) that it had a decent outdoor pool and (2) that it be in a town where where we hardly know anyone. My suggestion of the Newberry YMCA didn’t go over very well. We went online and searched … Read More “Middleton Inn” »