Farmer's Market Season Begins

Charleston Farmer's Market

Oh yum. They even had peaches out already. Happy day! The only thing I bought was a perfect tomato and I can already taste it. The scene at Marion Square is different now with the Bennett Hotel open but that does offer outside seating with service. It all feels very bustling and festive. 

Cemetery Walking

Sycamore Rd., Charleston, SC  

Uhoh. It looks like I have been a slacker in the blogging department. I've been keeping up on facebook though, so hang out with me there if you are a participant.

I am still walking as much as I can, aiming for the 10,000 step goal. I don't make it every night but it's good to have a goal. In fact, I started old lady zumba class again no matter how uncoordinated I am.

I took this picture of the Jewish cemetery on Sycamore Rd. on last nights walk. I have good friends resting behind those walls. 

Reflections

Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 

I parked and walked to a meeting at Gaillard Auditorium this morning and spotted this reflection of Mother Emmanuel Church on Calhoun St. and grabbed a quick cell phone shot. This afternoon I walked passed a group trying to get a good shot of the church and I said, "turn around, here is your best shot," and they squealed with delight and thanked me. 

Cars, carriages & rickshaws

King St., Charleston, SC 

It was a quick cell phone shot but I caught carriages, cars and a rickshaw in the scene. There was a pedestrian as well but she was holding the camera. 

Recent day trip to Georgetown, SC

Georgetown, SC

These shots were taken on a recent day trip up the coast to Georgetown, SC. It's the perfect distance for a midday trip and a stop for pralines to nibble on the way home.

The Longest Table - West Ashley

The Longest Table, West Ashley, Charleston, SC 

I live in a community that is dealing with growth, traffic and flooding issues but has a strong sense of community which was very evident last Saturday when we joined together for lunch at one of The Longest Table events to encourage discussion and friendship. Local leaders and police officers joined residents for a delicious lunch which was prepared by the West Ashley culinary students. It was a very successful event. Many thanks to our coordinators and volunteers!

Church Photo in Lieu of Attendance - Gemstone Prayer Center

Gemstone Prayer Center, Locust Grover

Tricked ya. There is no Locust Grove in Charleston. If you look closely you can see that it was the former entrance to Sears department store at Citadel Mall. The abandoned shop is being used as a movie set for the HBO series The Righteous Gemstones. 

Blue skies

Georgetown, SC

The skies have been glorious lately. I walk around looking up rather than down. This one was from a weekend day trip up the coast to Georgetown, S.C. 

Easter colors

Georgetown, SC 

This home may have been painted these colors for any reason but they particularly fit at this time of year and the owners seem to enjoy playing along with Easter decor. Happy Easter to all!

Going shopping

Grocery store, Charleston, SC

I laughed when I spotted this little fella in my local grocery store. 

I did let the staff know since he could definitely startled a shopper if he jumped out at them. 

Spring on Calhoun St.

Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 

 Charleston is at it's most picturesque at this time of year. The city is a garden. 

Fresh drinking water

Water fountain at Cannon Park, Charleston, SC 

This may have been more important when part of Charleston and the island had water that didn't taste very good. People would fill up their jugs to stock drinking water. Now it is simply a nice fountain. Thanks Herman Bruning!

Florist Shop

The Greenery, Charleston, SC

What a pretty store front. I've never been inside but enjoy the view every time I walk by. 

It is The Greenery on Calhoun St. 

It is a scene waiting for a Hallmark movie.

Nao Santa Maria

Santa Maria, Beaufort, SC 

I've seen the Nao Santa Maria three times. Once, many years ago with along with the Nina and Pinta in the Charleston Harbor. A few years later I was in New York City up inside the top of the statue of Liberty and watched them sail past us. This time I caught a ride down to Beaufort, SC and happened to see the Santa Maria docked at the waterfront park yesterday. It amazes me each time how very small the ship is.

Cooper River Bridge Run - Wheelchair Racers

King St., Charleston, SC 

I am not a sports photographer but have such respect for these athletes that I leap out of bed and head to town early to find my spot for pictures. They move so quickly and keep their heads down. I find the intersection where they turn off King St. so I have a chance to get them looking up to turn the corner. They are quite impressive athletes. Congratulations ladies and gentlemen!

In other news, I haven't gone missing in action and will be back to regular postings shortly. I moved! Packed up everything including the bear and mermaid and moved last Friday. I am gradually getting boxes unpacked and settling into my new little nest which isn't far at all from my old house. My computer is perched on top of an old end table until I buy a new desk but things are coming along nicely.

Corner stores of Charleston

Burbages, Charleston, SC 

We need more of them, character corner stores. Some die, some figure out a way to survive. This one is Burbages on Broad St. 

The garden of Charleston

Meeting St., Charleston, SC 

"Come quickly! I have found Heaven!"

Artist Alfred Hutty wrote to his wife from Charleston

1877 - 1954

Wisteria Hysteria

Wisteria blossoms, Meeting St., Charleston, SC 

I can't resist directing my morning walk towards this wisteria display on Meeting St. each year. It is one of the annual traditions I look forward to and would hate to miss. I've been busy lately and my Magnolia annual pass needs to be renewed but I made sure to enjoy some spring blossoms this morning.

Westie award winners 2019

2019 Westie Awards, Charleston, SC

Congratulations to the 2019 Westie Award winners presented by West Of Newspaper at Gala Desserts. Since one of our beloved mascots is the statue of a cow, that is what they win. Who doesn't want a cow statue! We all do!

Colorful! Delicious!

Cuban Gypsy Pantry, Charleston, SC

Colorful, delicious! My son and I ate at the Calhoun St. location enjoying every bite at the Gypsy Cuban Pantry and heard them mention a second location. He lives in North Charleston. I am West Ashley. We sat across the table from each other and I hardly dared to ask. Where is the new location? He won. North Charleston for the win!