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New column: “Find that special spot wherever you are”

There are cool little places, and new things to do, wherever we are. Let’s go on an adventure! That’s my column today in The Greenville News. To read it, click here.

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New column: “Easter makes a promise to all of us”

There is so much about Easter that changes for me, year after year, depending on where I am in my life, on my own faith “hike,” or how I feel about the world. But one that never changes is the … Continue reading

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New column: “Learning how to say no”

I am a “yes” girl. Always have been. Yes to helping, yes to adventure, yes to more than I can possibly handle on my own. Anyone else out there like this? Well, I’m learning to say “no” when it matters … Continue reading

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New column: “Not your average sports story”

I don’t know if you heard, but the Clemson Tigers won the 2016 college football National Championship. The Tigers are my team: I’m a lifelong fan, and an alum. So that–and a love of sports, and more–is what my column … Continue reading

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Need a new book to read for 2017? “Keowee Valley” on sale for ONLY $1.99!

Hi, folks. I’m excited to share that the Kindle version of my historical novel, Keowee Valley, is on sale from now until January 15th at Amazon! ONLY $1.99!  Folks have some really nice things to say about Keowee Valley: Pat … Continue reading

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New column: “Autumn is a heartbreaker”

My column this week in The Greenville News is about my favorite time of year, and the bittersweet beauty its short season holds. I do hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here. 

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New column: “Celebrating women’s history in our own words”

This week’s column in The Greenville News is an homage to the ladies, because it’s National Women’s History Month! The column is filled with, among other things, some of my favorite quotes from some of my favorite women. Hoorah for … Continue reading

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New column: “When a book is more than a book”

This week’s brand new column in The Greenville News is all about the best way to escape. Are you thinking, Caribbean island? Think again…. To read, click here.

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New column: “The beautiful chaos of Christmas present”

Today’s column in The Greenville News is all about the crazy chaos of my Christmas present. And includes references to Sam Elliott, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” and Bojangles. I hope you enjoy it! To read, click here. … Continue reading

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New column: “Pro-con lists aid in decision-making”

This week’s column in The Greenville News is all about the beauty of–and sometimes challenges with–making a good old pro-con list. To read, click here.

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