Johnny Bringas has forgotten a lot about the day his family arrived on Daufuskie Island. He couldn’t tell you what they packed in the boat or which box got carried into the house first. He …

A beautiful, uncomfortable, and often misunderstood story, found in Luke chapter 7 of Pharisee named Simon, inviting Jesus to have dinner at his home. Jesus accepts the invitation and as he settles …

Ok, people. Emily Post called, and she used language that would make a grown man blush. She wanted to know what happened to basic manners. Have we become so engrossed in our phones, our …

I have finally made peace with my skinny little legs. My mother would always say, “Your sister has the most beautifully shaped legs. Now, I have skinny, skinny legs with bunions.” She’d …

As I work with dogs of all shapes and sizes, one thing is fairly consistent based on age. Once a pup is past 6 months of age, and assuming you have done your age-appropriate obedience training, many …

My love of words began when I was very young. My parents were devoted readers who filled our home with books. I started reading at 3, something my mother reminded me of just yesterday. Growing …

Money, finances and investing can cause fear, anxiety and uncertainty for many people. While money anxiety is often associated with those who struggle financially, it is surprisingly common among …

Let’s be honest about August in the Lowcountry. It is hot. It is muggy. The heat index regularly climbs above 100. Thunderstorms build in the afternoons, hurricane season is in full swing, and the …

When was the last time you dusted off those old estate planning documents you completed when your children were still young? If you can’t remember the last time you looked over your will and power …

New technology often brings questions, and that’s a good thing. The Town of Bluffton and the Bluffton Police Department have recently received questions about Flock Safety cameras following …

Early Days (1800s–1850s) Bluffton began as a small summer retreat for Lowcountry rice and cotton planters seeking relief from heat and malaria. The town developed on two adjoining parcels in the …

Long before Hilton Head Island became known around the world for its beaches and golf courses, it was a quiet Sea Island of sandy roads, moss-draped live oaks, winding marshes and close-knit Gullah …

Here is a picture of my little brother at age 2, and me at age 7. A friend saw this and kindly commented, “Two happy little boys.” Yes, true, I thought; but then I thought further, …

People are aware that most rescues and shelters, if not full, are certainly overcrowded. A variety of dog breeds, mixes and sizes is always available. The largest number of dogs are usually pit …

Yesterday, as I was driving home from magistrate’s court, where I pleaded for leniency after receiving my first speeding ticket in nearly 20 years, I concluded that people have been right all along …

There is something extra special about swimming in salt water, floating with the tide in the river, catching waves on an ocean beach, splashing through ankle-deep water at the sandbar. Think …

A parents’ most important job is to create a safe and secure environment for the child to grow up in. An environment where the child can learn, feel, and experience the many emotions that come with …

Lowcountry summer heat and humidity cling to my body like lingering guilt from a crime committed in a past life. They creep into my house through the lukewarm water pouring from the cold side of the …

Blind cats are highly adaptable and can live happy, active and fulfilling lives without sight. While blindness may sound like a major challenge, blind cats use their other senses to live normal lives …

What an amazing commemoration and celebration we just experienced for the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country when the Declaration of Independence was signed! In the history of our …