Shutter art

Morris St., Charleston, SC   

They have seen better days but these decorative shutters always make me pause and smile. Thank you, dear builder for taking the extra trouble to cut in flowers that entertain me still so many years later.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Dereef Park, Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

This scene has completely changed now but it is still one of my favorites. I took this a few years ago in Dereef Park on Morris St. The little Praise House was on my list to renovate when I won the lottery. That hasn't happened, new housing units are being built in the park. The chapel has been moved but it is being rebuilt and I check on it when I walk by.

Happy Valentine's Day!

How much is that Seafood in the window?

Dave's Seafood Carry Out, Charleston, S.C.

It might not be the most fashionable restaurant in town but check out Dave's Seafood Restaurant rave reviews on Google, Yelp and even a nice review from Garden & Gun.

I didn't eat at Dave's today but I have eaten well. I enjoyed fried catfish at a late lunch meeting at the Glass Onion and just got back from walking through the North Charleston Farmer's Market and then picking up some Mahi tacos at Sesame with my son. I think I need to go out for a very long walk. If I can move.

Praise House at Dereef Park

Dereef Park, Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

I had a meeting at Roper Hospital the other day and parked on Rutledge Ave. so I could take a quick detour to check on the activity at Dereef Park on Morris St. The little Praise House has been in bad shape heading to worse for many years. The current plan seems to be to move it to the other side and the city of Charleston intends to repair it. I am relieved. It is a favorite of mine and on my list to fix up when I won the lottery. This relieves my mind since I never even remember to check a lottery ticket. I'll be happy to see it fixed up and usable.

Click here to see the news about Dereef Park.

Hearts for heart month

Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

Heart photo for heart month. This is at the little chapel in the park on Morris St. I think the heart graffiti has been painted over.

My son treated me to an early birthday dinner at Five Loaves Cafe. I'm happy to eat there anytime. Portobello goat cheese burger....yum.  Always fresh, tasty and affordable.

After he got in his car I kept on walking and coming back up King St. was a few steps ahead of an elderly lady who took a tumble straight forward into the street. She was afraid to move and we waited for an ambulance with her head resting in my lap on the street. A young man called for the ambulance, people huddled around comforting her, taking off their jackets to offer as blankets. It was nice to see strangers being so kind and concerned. I think she will be okay. Hope so. If not, I promised to check on her in the morning.

Purple & lime green? Aaaack!

Morris & Felix St., Charleston, S.C.

Help! How did these colors pass as acceptable by the Board of Architectural review in Charleston? My eyes hurt. Ouch. Ouch.

Cooking bacon in water. I know we aren't supposed to be eating it but it is, you know, bacon. This sounds weird. Wonder if it works.

My friend Yuriy Bekker will play a loaned million dollar ex-Hachez Stradivarius violin on Saturday evening with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and I'll be there to hear it! Tickets are just $10 for students and begin at $20 for the rest of us.  

Rare Stradivarius will be featured in CSO Concert: On Saturday it will present the third of its Masterworks concerts, featuring Beethoven's popular Symphony No. 7. Beethoven surely is an appealing reason to attend the 7:30 p.m. performance, but the real treat will be the local debut of a new violin concerto whose subject is the state of South Carolina, written by composer and College of Charleston music professor Edward Hart especially for CSO Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker.But wait, there's more.The concerto will be played by Bekker on the 1686 ex-Nachez Stradivarius violin, one of the most treasured and valuable instruments in the world.

Chuck made his 500th post on Chuckography. Congrats on the milestone entry!

G'night kids. Thanks for all your kind comments. Turn the lights out. Don't stay up too late.

Decorative Shutters

Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

I am off to the State House bright and early. Any messages for our Governor?

Church Photo in Lieu of Attendance

Morris St. Baptist Church, Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

This odd little corner building looks like part of a structure that collapsed around it. It was abandoned for years but now is all spruced up and appears to be used for something. The main historic Morris St. Baptist Church building is just down the street on Morris.

Below is the same property back from the time when Ninjas Were Real.

I made Sunday brunch for my tenants this morning because I never, ever want them to leave my property. That sounds fair doesn't it? One brunch equals permanent residence.

Pull up a chair...

Morris St., Charleston, S.C.

Uhoh. Someone left a chair out for me.

If I won the lottery I'd repair this chapel.