Tag Archives: friendship

New column: “Pediatric cancer is an emotional journey”

Posted on May 17, 2018 by scout2011

My newspaper column this week is one near to my heart. It’s about my dear friends and their son, Holmes, age 9. Holmes has a malignant brain tumor. This is a special family. I hope you’ll take the time to … Continue reading →

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New column: “Weddings celebrate all the ties that bind”

Posted on April 26, 2018 by scout2011

Weddings are so much fun, for so many different reasons. So: weddings, marriage, old friends, love, reunions, camp, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.

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New column: “It’s the Winter Olympics! You should throw a party”

Posted on February 20, 2018 by scout2011

Last week, my family was lost in the world of Disney, where I took a much-needed social media break. That being said, I forgot to post my column. So here it is, and it’s about the Winter Olympics, the parties … Continue reading →

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New column: “Ours is a collective heart”

Posted on May 11, 2017 by scout2011

Recently, I had the honor of being asked to speak to the United Methodist Women’s group at the church where I grew up, in Greenville, South Carolina. It was a wonderful night, to say the least … but beforehand, I … Continue reading →

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New column: “Saying goodbye to a friend”

Posted on January 12, 2017 by scout2011

When you were a kid, did you have a friend who moved away? Well, I’m a grown-up (most of the time), and my friend is moving away. So that’s what my column is about this week in The Greenville News. … Continue reading →

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New column: “The wonder and fun of a pen pal”

Posted on November 3, 2016 by scout2011

Remember pen pals? Did you have one? I did, and I loved getting those letters in the mail! So that’s what my column this week in The Greenville News is all about. Also: letters, long-distance friendship, and the funny way–especially … Continue reading →

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New column: “Taking time for yourself”

Posted on October 7, 2016 by scout2011

This week in The Greenville News, my column is about self care. Taking time for yourself. It’s hard for me to type that without rolling my eyes. Because it’s so. dang. hard. to do. But it’s worth it! To read, … Continue reading →

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New column: “All you need is a creek”

Posted on August 18, 2016 by scout2011

My column this week in The Greenville News is all about splashing around in a summer creek. I sure hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here.

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New column: “Aunts and uncles play a special role”

Posted on February 20, 2016 by scout2011

My newspaper column this week in The Greenville News–posted a wee bit late, so sorry!–is all about family. Namely, about the special role aunts and uncles play in the lives of children. To read, click here. Happy weekend, and hope … Continue reading →

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New column: “All moms need a variety of mama-friends”

Posted on August 20, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is for all the mamas–and all the parents, male or female–going through this parenting journey. Because no matter where we are on the journey, we need friends who’ve been there, friends who are there … Continue reading →

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