Monthly Archives: March 2010

This Ain’t Your Granddaddy’s Bowen’s

Dock House You probably already knew (by bajillions of posts) that I love Bowen’s Island Restaurant. What you may not know is that after a fire in 2006, they are rebuilding to LEED standards. More on that later. On Sunday, my … Continue reading

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If It’s Good Enough for Alton…

I have lots of news and pictures from this weekend coming up, but I wanted to start this week with one of many items checked off my Charleston list: eating at Jack’s Cosmic Dogs. This place had me feeling retro, so … Continue reading

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Start Reading

So it’s official. I finally finished it. Get your copy on Lulu through my Travel Resources link! I hope at least one person will buy it. If you’re visiting Charleston, it’s good to have on your iPhone when you’re wandering … Continue reading

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Hate Is Not Faith

My roommate Bethany showing love for our gays and Jews Westboro Baptist Church made an appearance on campus to protest in front of our Jewish Studies Center. I first heard about the “church” when they began protesting Iraq soldiers’ funerals and the Hells … Continue reading

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Bridles and Britches

I hate horses. I figured I should admit that now before I tell you how much fun I had at Steeplechase. I know that makes me un-American. They scare the crap out of me because I’ve almost been knocked off of them … Continue reading

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HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY! [featuring CFW 2010]

I can’t believe it. It has been exactly one year today since I started this blog. It may be the longest relationship I’ve ever had and since I’m not used to long term things like that, I am epically failing … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day: Cork, Ireland

Ruins of a house atop Richmond Hill in Cork, Ireland A couple of things to discuss. 1. I realized that when I changed my domain name, I lost all my previous comments. This gives me major sads. So please comment it up! … Continue reading

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Sour Grapes

Latin Quarter in Montreal I’m feeling a little cranky today with my future aspirations. I feel like I work my ass off to achieve what I want while others don’t have to. They can waltz onto the scene and land … Continue reading

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Seeing Green

The bus stops here are so cute. I first have to point out that I love the color green and any holiday that I can wear as much of it as possible. I’ve lived near Savannah for almost 4 years … Continue reading

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Gettin’ Lucky

The recently opened brand spankin new Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at College of Charleston played host to the Charleston City Paper‘s Best of Charleston 2010 party. The ice luge had melted past the point of taking shots by the time we got there. We … Continue reading

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