Tag Archives: The Greenville News

New column: “Before kindergarten begins, this preschool deserves thanks”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by scout2011

In one day, my younger daughter will go to kindergarten. My last child, my buddy, my baby. But before she does, I need to thank the preschool that cared so well for both my daughters, and for me, for the … Continue reading →

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New column: “‘Travel’ can take you far away — or close to home”

Posted on August 9, 2018 by scout2011

I am a travel junkie. Straight-up addicted to the adventure high of exploring new places. But these days–oh, who are we kidding? The past decade–my travel has been limited by familial and professional responsibility, and by my meager budget. But … Continue reading →

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New column: “Summer in the South makes a sound like nowhere else on earth”

Posted on August 2, 2018 by scout2011

Ah, the sounds of summer in the South! Crickets, cicadas, tree frogs, ocean waves, the thwap of a basketball on a concrete court, and so much more. All this in my newspaper column this week. I sure hope y’all enjoy … Continue reading →

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New column: “Wrinkles and wisdom”

Posted on July 30, 2018 by scout2011

Last week, I was at the beach with my family, and completely checked out from the rest of the world. It was glorious. So here’s my newspaper column from last week. It was inspired by a gorgeous older woman I … Continue reading →

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New column: “Shower shoes, tears: It’s time for summer camp”

Posted on July 19, 2018 by scout2011

This week’s newspaper column is about the fact that I have let my 8 year-old daughter go to sleepaway camp, 3 hours away, for the first time. And I’m wondering if I’ve lost my mind. So summer, camp, kids, parenting, … Continue reading →

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New column: “It’s time to savor summer, even if it’s in small sips”

Posted on July 12, 2018 by scout2011

The Fourth of July has passed, and we have reached what I consider to be summer’s pinnacle. Its high point. This should be a marked moment–a time for consideration. This, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I sure … Continue reading →

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New column: “How to say goodbye to a house you love”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, all! My newspaper column this week is up, and it’s about saying goodbye to the places we love. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.

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New column: “It’s time to celebrate the summer solstice–the first day of summer and the longest day of the year”

Posted on June 22, 2018 by scout2011

All over the world, people celebrate the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a day around which parties and legends abound. So that’s what I’m writing about in my newspaper column this week. … Continue reading →

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New column: “Here’s to the dads who taught me to waterski”

Posted on June 22, 2018 by scout2011

I am woefully behind on posting my newspaper columns. I blame the summer, that mercurial minx. This one is about childhood, learning to waterski, and the dads who taught me how. With a belated Happy Father’s Day to all the … Continue reading →

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New column: “30 ingredients for an old-fashioned summer”

Posted on June 7, 2018 by scout2011

Summer is coming! Let’s do it the old-fashioned way–with (mostly) free, simple pleasures for young and old. I’ve a bunch of ideas in this week’s newspaper column. Thirty, to be exact. Thanks for reading! To read, click here.

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