Shanah tova- Happy New Year! This must be a typo, you may be thinking—why is the rabbi wishing us Happy New Year in September? Well, that is because in just three weeks from now, the members of …

Jewish communities are preparing for the upcoming High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. While the Jewish new year marks a new beginning for each congregant, this year’s services at …

If air conditioning had been available in the 1940s, it’s just possible we would not have come looking in Bluffton for a place on the Maye River, where life moved at a more placid pace and, …

I have so many red colored hummingbird feeders that I think Cuba and a couple of Russian satellites in the sky can see them hanging just about anywhere in my yard. The other birds are a little …

Outdoor living coupled with the ability to exercise outdoors most of the year were but two of the reasons toward the top of the list as to why we decided that the Lowcountry was the place to choose …

From Lounges to Landscapes Just before midnight on Thursday, June 1st, I found myself wandering Doha’s Hamad International Airport, hoping to slip into an Al Maha lounge for a cup of hot tea …

As of July 1, 2025, South Carolina residents have a new tool for estate planning—the ability to add a Transfer on Death (TOD) designation to their vehicle titles. This simple change can help …

We take for granted that small appliances are safe, but in fact they can be dangerous if you are not careful. Microwaves: Never use an extension cord with a microwave – plug it directly …

As Hurricane Erin worked its way off the coast, many in the Lowcountry were breathing a collective sigh of relief knowing that the concern for personal safety and destruction of personal property is …

Sometimes the most difficult aspect of walking a dog, besides finding the most appropriate equipment, is getting the dog to pay attention to the person holding the leash. In many cases the loose …

Our “Bubba Arthur” is a significant yet often overlooked figure in Hilton Head Island’s history. He was a positive influence and an island icon whose life and legacy deserve …

For many homeowners, especially those at or near retirement age, selling a home isn’t just about moving — it’s about unlocking equity they’ve built over decades. But one of …

Life on the farm was peaceful and serene; you could hear a dog barking from a mile down the dirt road. If I was up at the barn, in the evening, the sky was like a black velvet canvas sprayed with a …

The capital markets have become an increasingly complex space for investors, complexities that are heightened by the sheer number of ways one can invest. Fortunately, necessity – often the …

Shark! It always amazes me how that one little word freaks so many people out. So many times, when I am out fishing with folks and it’s 95º outside, I suggest a quick dip but oh no, their …

Keeping your property “out of court” and “in your family” is the name of the game. Leaving your assets in a “spendthrift trust” for your loved ones, instead of …

Today, I invite you to walk with me to the pool of Bethesda found in John 5:1-9 where Jesus gave a command to the paralyzed man lying there: “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” He …

To prepare for August’s International Friendship Day, Bluffton celebrated global unity at the fourth annual International Friendship Potluck on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Organized by Catholics …

Don’t fret the end of the 2025 “Majors” season — although the books are now officially closed for this year’s Masters, PGA, US Open and Open Championship, it only …

The weather in Bluffton is, for the most part, one of the main attractions we had when we decided to move down. That said, there are some stretches where it really does give a very good insight into …