Tag Archives: Greenville

Today’s column: “Fall is magical”

Posted on October 1, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is my personal ode to Fall. Despite all this crazy rain, it is still–for me–“the most wonderful time of the year.” I hope y’all enjoy! To read, click here.

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Today’s newspaper column: “Hummingbird magic is better late than never”

Posted on September 17, 2015 by scout2011

My column today in The Greenville News is all about how it’s never too late to show up. Also, it’s about hummingbirds. Hope y’all enjoy! To read, click here.

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New column: “There’s power in knowing who we really are”

Posted on September 10, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s new column is up at The Greenville News, and it’s all about finally figuring out–and admitting–who we really are. With a little extra advice thrown in from my husband. To read, click here.

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New column: “We all need beauty of national parks”

Posted on September 3, 2015 by scout2011

Hi, folks! Today’s column in The Greenville News is in celebration of the National Park Service, which celebrated its 99th birthday last month. It’s also about protecting and cherishing these uniquely American wild places. If you’ve ever stepped foot in … Continue reading →

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Today’s column: “Just what are grown-ups afraid of?”

Posted on August 27, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is the product of a dinner table conversation with my six year-old. Hope y’all enjoy! Read it here.

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New column: “We are drawn to the sea”

Posted on August 6, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is a tribute to that favorite of summer activities: heading to the beach. I wrote this column while I was lucky enough to be at the beach last week with my family. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Today’s column: “Tips on building a perfect summer day”

Posted on June 26, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column is up at The Greenville News, and it’s full of my favorite recipe for a perfect summer day. To read, click here. Hope y’all enjoy!

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New newspaper column: “Spring cleaning ‘ain’t no joke'”

Posted on March 25, 2015 by scout2011

This week’s newspaper column is up at The Greenville News. It’s all about Spring cleaning–or not. With a few sage tidbits from Louisa May Alcott, Phyllis Diller, and Erma Bombeck. To read, click here. Happy Spring!

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New newspaper column: “Everyone has a forest. What’s yours?”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by scout2011

The link to the online version of my column this week in The Greenville News is already up. It’s about finding what makes us unique — and much of that has to do with the things and the people we … Continue reading →

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Today’s newspaper column: “Hot Springs is a road trip worth taking”

Posted on March 12, 2015 by scout2011

My column today in The Greenville News is all about Hot Springs, North Carolina–where my husband and I recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary. Hot Springs has hiking and history, good food and drink, rivers, mountains, ancient Cherokee art, and ghost … Continue reading →

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