A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
Lunch with five year-olds can be an amazing experience. With only four hours of sleep under my belt, I decided to visit my great-nephew Alex at his school and have lunch with his class. I guess anyone can hallucinate under those circumstances. Some days Alex is happy to see me. Others, he is indifferent-to-embarrassed. I … Read More “How to Catch Horny Heads” »
A first, at least as long as I can remember since we have been living in this house – a beautiful Sunday afternoon unmarred by the sounds of leaf blowers, lawn mowers, or other home care equipment. Not that I’m a "keep the Sabbath holy" prude, but in a neighborhood obsessed with lawn care, it … Read More “Sunday, Quiet Sunday” »
The IPod is now all the rage, with many imitators now coming on the market. In our constant quest to see who can come up with the best gadgets, my colleagues and I have been discussing these various options for portable audio, and which makes the most sense for our particular preferences and situations. I … Read More “In Pursuit of Portable Audio” »
Clive Cussler’s novels are pure escapism – the hero is dashing, brave and resourceful, the women are always beautiful, and the world is always in danger from some madman. I’ve always thought they would make great movies, but it’s my understanding that Cussler has refused since Hollywood botched his “Raise the Titanic” back in the … Read More “Sahara” »
Lunchtime on a Friday on a dark day, and I decided to try the Corporate Deli. We had heard about this place for years, but had never gotten around to trying it, even though it’s nearby. Atmosphere I really do wish these places would post clear instructions on how to order – whether or not … Read More “Corporate Deli” »
NOTE: This restaurant is now closed Wow – two restaurant reviews in one day, with a movie thrown in to boot. It must be the last day of Spring Break or something. After watching an early showing of Sahara, Laura and I decided to try the Kabob House Grill. Located in an under-used shopping center … Read More “Kabob House Grill” »
I have a consistent dream. In this dream, I arrive at a small town somewhere in the mountains of North Carolina. A beautiful whitewater river flows next to the town, and artisan shops line the streets. As this dream has repeated, I have added more and more detail to the town. The main highway curves … Read More “In search of a lake” »
First Terri Schaivo, then Wil Wheaton’s cat, and now the Pope. There is something about lingering high-profile departures that let emotions build to a climax. A quick, peaceful end would have been very different – in the case of Schaivo, the circus around her death might have been avoided. Where the pope was concerned, the … Read More “Papal Vigil” »
NOTE: This restaurant is now closed Market Square deli opened in the old Schlotski’s location on Wade Hampton after it declared bankruptcy. The decor has been updated to old-style New York. It is also apparent that they are striving for a “family-friendly” atmosphere with game nights and other kid-oriented activities. It’s a nice update, but … Read More “Market Square Deli” »
…Old? Apparently so. This week I made some major changes to the database. I merged the blog from my old site with the data from this site. Now you can view my ramblings from as far back as 2003. I also had several entries typed on my Palm Pilot that I’m just getting around to … Read More “Out with the Old, in with the…” »