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Presidents Day 101

Presidents Day is actually called Washington’s Birthday in honor of our first president George Washington (his birthday is actually February 22).  Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12 and actually has no role in Presidents Day. Well, it actually depends on who you ask and which state you live in. Today, the February holiday has become [...]

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The Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy and the Ravenel Bridge Incident

Last Thursday afternoon there was an event on the Ravenel Bridge regarding a distraught motorist. If you live and work here in the lowcountry you are keenly aware of the impact this event had in completely snarling traffic for hours. As the event unfolded on live TV, radio and the internet, we all got to [...]

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Cooper River Bridge Run: Just around the corner!

With the holiday’s becoming a distant memory and a successful Charleston Marathon just a couple weeks ago, one event many are looking forward to is the Cooper River Bridge Run on March 31st. For many, this event is the culmination of months of training. For others, it’s an opportunity to get together with friends and [...]

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Feed a Lowcountry Child

If you have – or have had – children in your household, you know how big a task it is to keep them properly fed, especially during the summer months when they’re at home more.   I was intrigued by an article in last week’s Post & Courier highlighting the Department of Social Services Summer Feeding [...]

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Running the Charleston Marathon: Karen’s Retrospective

Back in early January I shared Karen’s story as she prepared for the Charleston Marathon on Saturday, January 14th. It was a story of preparation…both physical and mental. A couple days ago I asked Karen how she did. Here is the epilogue of Karen’s story: I would love to tell you that I kept it [...]

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