Charleston at Christmas

Charleston at Christmas, Queen St., Charleston, SC

It has been a busy stretch and I have a back log of pictures. It is often easier to quickly post a few to facebook and the blog gets neglected. 

I have been busy, I broke my toe which took a full six week (allowed by medical text books) to heal. My daughter visited for Thanksgiving. I've celebrated hospital volunteers in four different hospitals. Lots going on. We anticipate twenty four hours of rain and storms on the east coast so a little enforced laziness is welcome! 

These shots are from a recent walk down Queen St. to see the holiday decor. 

Folly Beach Walking

Folly Beach, Christmas

Love the beach but hate the traffic so I tend to do my beach walking in the winter and it always pays off. It was windy yesterday morning but not unpleasant and I had a nice walk. I am always pleased to see that they have managed to keep color and character at the beach!

Cypress knees marching to shore

Colleton St. Park, SC 

The cypress knees looking like they were invading from the river. "Onward men, we can take this park!"

Step right up!

Hampton Park, Charleston, SC

When people ask if they need to move out of my shot, I tend to day, "Step right in! Improve it!" and in this case they did!

This is the most colorful fall we have had in years. It really is a treat.

Swamp Walking

Audubon Swamp, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, SC

"In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

― John Muir

Chinese Lantern Festival - Charleston

Chinese Lantern Festival, Charleston, SC 

We were foiled on our first attempt to get to the Chinese Lantern festival by rain showers but we ended up having a perfect night for it this evening. Everything was perfect. We had a bite to eat at my house and headed that way. I'd had a sneak preview watching some of the workman creating the designs so it was a treat to see them lit and on display.

Rockabilla-Que!

Rockabillaque, Park Circle, North Charleston, SC

The Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston is the perfect location for festivals and events and yesterday was the 7th annual Rockabillaque! Cars and motorcycles of every type were tucked into every nook and cranny. It was a lively and colorful event and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

Roots & Shoots Native Plant Nursery opens

Roots & Shoots, Wappoo Rd., Charleston, SC

Roots & Shoots Native Plants & Fruits nursery opened in their new location on Wappoo Rd. in my part of town this morning. Yipee!

I wasn't the only one who got their promptly but I did a quick in and out before my wallet had too much damage. I needed to talk to someone about some ground cover for a trouble spot and brought home a few plants to try. Welcome to West Ashley!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween 2019, 70s theme, Charleston, SC 

I was hoping to find someone with a VW van or bug to park in front of the hospital for our 70's theme this Halloween but I did even better! My friend Libby had a 1972 Ford LTD convertible and let us climb inside and have fun with it!

We had a grand time roaming the hospital passing out candy treats. Thanks for the fun, folks!

Just stopping by to say, Boo!

Ghostly presence in Charleston

Broad St., Charleston, SC 

The reflection in the window across from the Cathedral on Broad St. confirmed all 

suspicions of ghostly presence in the Holy City. Boo! 

Charleston says, "Boo!"

Burbage's Grocery, Broad St., Charleston, SC - Halloween

 Happy Halloween from Charleston! 2019

Romantic Carriage Ride

State St., Charleston, SC 

I often try to include people walking, riding bikes and carriage rides to add some action to my photos. In this case I thought it was a lovely romantic carriage ride until I spotted the two giant cameras aiming at the couple.

I've been told they were filming for an Expedition Unknown episode about buried treasure.

State St. sweet spot

27 State St., Charleston, SC 

Uhoh. I've been letting the blog slip. Sorry folks. It's been a busy stretch. I've helped open a new hospital, participated in a Lip Sync Battle fundraiser (yep. me on stage. scary), and been to Columbia for the Governor's Volunteer Awards. It's all good stuff but hopefully things will settle down a little.

It is still endlessly hot and dry in Charleston with most days in the 90s. I am so ready for a little cool air.

This is one of my favorite sweet spots and I always seem to stop to admire it and grab a shot.

Hope you are all doing well. 

Here there be dragons

Charleston Garden, Charleston, SC 

I love peeping over fences and hedges into secret gardens and this one was a happy surprise. Dragons! 

Additions to the corner store series

Spring & Cannon St., Charleston, SC 

I tracked down a few additions to the Charleston corner store series.

Have I missed any? It's good to have a goal for a walk. 

Blue Bicycle Books - In memory of Dorothea Benton Frank, King St., Charleston, SC

Blue Bicycle Books decorated their window in memory of beloved author Dorothea Benton Frank. RIP.