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My name is Danny and I am six years old. I love my mommy and daddy and live in a nice house with a dog and a fence. We also have a cat named Pete, but he doesn’t like people.
I like Charleston, that is my home. I have trouble spelling it, but Mommy says I will learn soon. In the Summer, I like to play in the fountain and watch the sailboats in the water. I love watching the fish in the fish tanks and the big bear bones. I used to be scared of the bears and dinosaurs, but I am brave now.
If I am nice, I get a moon pie when we walk around. I love moon pies and ice cream and skipping on the bumpy roads.
I also love horses. When they come down the street, I scream and laugh and sometimes when they stop, they let me pet them. They are so soft. Then dad gets all talkie and starts telling me about people that lived here a long time ago.
We also like to walk down some of my favorite streets with the pretty trees above and count all the numbers on the houses. We also do I Spy for angel figures.
On Saturdays, we go to the park so I can play on the giant slide and listen to the music. We walk the dog and mommy and daddy buy all our veggies. Yucky, but they bride me with a waffle stick. It works until I have to eat veggies later that night.
On special days, we go to the beach. I love the beach. Love, love, love. I run in the water and run out and dig holes in the sand. I can stay there forever.
Certain days a year, Daddy remembers grandpa and his time wearing a uniform. We go to the big boat on the harbor and look at all the pictures and play on the big planes. I love the planes. I feel like I am in space.
At night, Daddy likes to take me fishing under the big bridge. I think he likes it more than me, but we do catch a lot of smelly fishes. Not as good as peanut butter and jelly, but I can get used to it. On the way home, we put the top down and I get to scream as we cross the giant bridge.
On Sunday’s we go to church. I don’t really get a lot of what they say, but everyone dresses so nice and I get to wear my bowtie. Mommy helps me put it on. I don’t like the bells. They are loud. I do like the singing.
Mommy and Daddy say they are thankful we live in a safe place. Soon I will have a little brother or sister. I hope I get to take them to all my favorite places.
“A lot of clients go into the holidays resigned to possibly putting on a few pounds.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning and the right attitude, anybody can stay merry and light.” – Prath Burton, Senior Fitness Director, O2 Fitness Clubs
Prath Burton, Senior Fitness Director, for O2 Fitness Clubs shares five tips for holiday fitness.
1. PREPARATION IS KEY: Establish holiday obstacles (the pies!) and
goals, such as maintaining your current weight, before jumping into
those holiday treats.
2. EAT, PAPA, EAT! (ON A NORMAL SCHEDULE): Santa is at his best when
he sticks to a holiday eating plan and you are too. Don’t try to make up
for future indulging by skipping meals. This only causes greater hunger
and overeating.
3. SWEAT BEFORE YOU GET STUFFED: Here’s a quick workout to try before
a big meal: 3 Rounds of 5 burpees, 20 pushups, 30 squats, 40 crunches,
60 second plank. Now pass the (reasonable amount) of gravy.
4. GO AHEAD AND BURN THE TURKEY: Only 10 minutes a day of activity,
like the circuit above, has been shown to help increase overall calorie
burn. Even a quick walk is worth something – and it comes with the added
bonus of getting you out of awkward conversations with your in-laws._
5. JUST RELAX: The holidays can cause stress, whether it’s family,
travel or worrying about destroying your hard work in the gym. Relax and
enjoy the holiday by preparing, being mindful of portions and being
thankful!
An unnamed source has indicated that there is discussion to potentially open a Cheesecake Factory in the old King Street Grille on King Street
Whole Foods has resumed discussions to occupy the Morris Sokol Building
By this time next year, we can be walking down the East Coast version of Rodeo Drive, Miracle Mile or New York’s 5th Avenue which will include: Williams-Sonoma, Forever 21, Apple Store, Urban Outfitters, 5 Guys Burgers, Chipotle, H&M, Moe’s Southwestern, Starbucks, Louis Vitton, Sperry, Victoria’s Secret, Cynthia Rowley, West Elm, Godiva as well as a number of hospitality groups that own a cluster of restaurants controlling the pricing.
Huber Street has a new housing development and Palmetto Brewery will soon become future homes.
Across from Joe Riley Stadium will house a new self sustaining mini-city
With the new Home team BBQ and Lewis BBQ in Upper Charleston East Side, some have deemed this the new Avondale
Times are changing in Charleston…..
Here are a few articles to help us see the reality of Charleston, South Carolina
Let us not lose where we came from. Embrace and conserve the beauty.
New Development on Huger Street
We would love to see a city where we focus on cleansing the city parks and streets, increasing our emphasis on the environment with stronger recycling practices, a mass transit program that citizens can embrace and affordable housing that creates a city of balance.
This city is showing tremendous signs of a thriving technology sector, continuing growth in the entrepreneurial space (Food Trucks) and indications of an expansion of culture with our arts, writing and design skills.
Something has been happening and if this continues, we will increases in the areas we don’t want to see (violence, traffic, quality, infrastructure and prices). We have a civic responsibility as citizens to be heard. Take the time and show how much you care for Charleston.
To say there were extreme swings in voter sentiment based on educational background, rural and urban facets, and perspectives on foreign residents would be a gross understatement.
Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by a small margin on Tuesday and a number of states saw a 1% – 2% overall margin, but the close separation between the two presidential candidates stopped there. The real story of the election was how the country voted based on education, geography and ethnicity. This is a telling story.
Popular Vote:
Hillary Clinton: 60,467,601
Donald Trump: 60,072, 551 Margin: 395,050 (.0033%)
After the dust settled, nearly 2.3 billion dollars was spent in a mug slinging brawl between the two candidates in the media, social media and in the debate halls. Looking at the numbers, was the spending necessary? The voters that don’t frequent urban sectors, rarely find their way to a television camera or see the spotlight were not a focal point in preliminary election polling. Their voice wasn’t heard in the media airwaves, but sent shivers down the spine of a country on Election Day.
A statement was made on Tuesday. A grand statement of deafening proportions and one that could change history and politics forever.
Look closely on how divided this nation was and some realizations may come to light about where we stand as a country:
Counties won with at least 45% or more of the population African American
Hillary Clinton: 85%
Donald Trump: 15%
Counties with 30% or more of the population foreign born
Hillary Clinton: 71.4%
Donald Trump: 28.6%
Counties where less than 505 of the population is white
Hillary Clinton: 83.8%
Donald Trump: 16.2%
Counties with populations 10,000 or less
Hillary Clinton: 6.3%
Donald Trump: 93.7%
Counties where less than 20% of adults have bachelor’s degrees
Hillary Clinton: 7.8%
Donald Trump: 92.2%
Counties where the median household income is less than $50,000
Hillary Clinton: 11.5%
Donald Trump: 88.5%
Counties where there is less than 5% of the population foreign born
Hillary Clinton: 8.1%
Donald Trump: 91.9%
Counties where at least 50% of adults have bachelor’s degrees
Hillary Clinton: 79.1%
Donald Trump 20.9%
Rural Counties
Hillary Clinton: 9.5%
Donald Trump: 90.5%
These are jaw dropping numbers about rural and urban decisiveness, education and views on foreign residents and immigration. It also tells a story about where the United States stands. We proclaim in the documentation of our forefathers that we are a nation united with the same freedoms for all. These votes are clearly telling a different reality.
In any election, questions will arise and the call for reform will be expressed. Should we eliminate the Electoral College? Should we look more closely at the two party system? Are all represented citizens truly being represented? Is our national government broken?
As American’s we have that right to petition and organize and should continue to share and be heard. In the course of human history, it is evident that things will change. Whether for the better or worse, time will tell.
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid” – Colonel David Hackworth
Today is a day of reflection and love for hundreds of thousands who have served or waited for their loved ones to return home from domestic and foreign lands.
It is a day we all experience in a different way. For some it is filled with sadness of the loss of a loved one or happiness because of the sacrifices made to preserve freedom throughout the world.
Whether you reflect on this day in silence or cheer, take a moment to remember. Remember the honor, dedication, sacrifice and commitment.
As a history major in my undergraduate days, I had the honor of studying under some of the most knowledgeable academic minds on the topic of history of the United States and foreign nations. I have taken that knowledge with me as I continue to see the world around me.
Each day, I wear the military dog tags of my father. He is still healthy and vibrant and I value every moment I spend with him; but I display it with pride for the dedication and commitment he gave to his family and his country. I may not have been born at the time or even a thought in his mind but I know somewhere in Europe, he thought about his future and now that future is the present and I am a very important part of it.
When I think of Tim and Necia and their three children, I cannot get sentimental at the story of their love. Two Air Force specialists who met in basic training, fought for the lives of others thousands of miles away and found their way into each others arms amid bloodshed and tears years later. Now as I see the unconditional love they provide to their children, I can only smile and embrace how I am fortunate to have them in my life as well.
To Dad, Necia, Tim and all those that have affected our lives and protected our freedoms, thank you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and my life.
“I think the term poet is a very exalted term, and should be applied to a man at the end of his work. When he looks back over the body of his work, and he’s written poetry, then let the verdict be that he is a poet.” – Leonard Cohen
Tonight we say farewell to a poet, writer, songwriter and inspirational force who words transcend time and move us to a deeper level of emotion and connection. One of his many incredible successes sums up the journey of life in ways we rarely see. That work is “Hallelujah”.
In a rare instant, a song comes along that redefines greatness.
The power of the lyrics and the penetrating sound of the music provoke feelings
deep without our soul. It is at that moment that we begin to feel more,
think deeper and lose ourselves in a moment. Leonard Cohen, over the years has written
some of the most memorable music of the 20th and 21st Century and has been an icon in the industry.
His soulful blends and awe inspiring lyrics have been covered around the globe.
Hallelujah is one of those masterpieces that will forever be a part of musical folklore.
Enjoy this video tribute to a song that somehow finds meaning in all of us.
Hallelujah
I’ve heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don’t really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I’ve walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you.
I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
There was a time when you let me know
What’s really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Maybe there’s a God above
But all I’ve ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
It’s not a cry you can hear at night
It’s not somebody who has seen the light
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
You say I took the name in vain
I don’t even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what’s it to you?
There’s a blaze of light in every word
It doesn’t matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasn’t much
I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
For those on the path of Folly Road (You know who you are fellow James Islanders, Folly Beach residents, West Ashley and peninsula dwellers), the idea of Folly Road during beach season is a thought we try very hard to avoid. At times, the road more closely resembles a parking lot than a roadway. Yet, in the last three years a transition has occurred and one that has shaken up the locals.
With the increased housing development of James Island and John’s Island, traffic has gone from seasonal to all year long. Here is what has been happening because of the increased traffic pressure:
The light at the corner of the James Island Connector and Folly Road can back cars up as much as seven plus lights on the connector during peak beach season and daily rush hour. This is causing some drivers to make a right onto Folly and doing an illegal U-Turn in the middle of the road.
The light at Folly Road and Ellis is causing a three or four light backup to turn left due to Lowe’s, IHOP, Wells Fargo and the Peninsula Condominiums. Some are turning right into Harris Teeter and then pulling an illegal U-Turn to take the light across Folly Road.
The construction on the approval circle at the intersection of Camp and Folly is causing nightly delays.
The increased traffic is hurting the roadway infrastructure resulting in more untreated potholes.
Traffic on parallel road, Riverland Avenue is seeing increased pressure and volume.
Businesses are suffering due to the increased challenges of making turns on Folly Road.
Within 3 miles, there are 10 bars and 6 restaurants with full liquor licenses. This easy accessibility to alcohol coupled with careless driving to avoid parking lot type conditions has increased the number of Folly Road related accidents. Without the budget to increase the police presence, this trend may continue.
Now, we need to look at future state. We estimate that there will be 4.5 to 4.9 million tourists in Charleston in 2016. Hotel development is at an unstoppable period of expansion. That is a fact.
Now let us think like a tourist. When we look for hotels, we look at mile proximity to our destination. Folly Road on James Island sits at 3 – 10 miles from downtown Charleston and 0 – 10 miles from Folly Beach.
When does the hotel development begin? It is a realistic future state that we cannot ignore. Is the new Camp and Folly round about (circle) a way to alleviate the traffic issues, or a preliminary requirement to pave the way for hotel development? We are not here to speculate or assume anything. This is a trend that has been developing for several years and thus we cannot ignore a probability of future hospitality on Folly Road.
How do we work to rectify this Folly Road conundrum?
Improve the timing of the lights to provide more time for turn lanes.
Improve the bike lane situation to give more safe options for alternative transportation.
Ensure hotel development is held back.
Minimize new housing development moving forward
Closer monitoring of key spots on Folly Road to deter illegal driving behavior.
Will this solve everything? Most likely not, but these few necessary steps can ensure the safety of our citizens and provide a better quality of life on Folly Road and surrounding areas.
Sometimes the world looks better in black and white. It brings out more depth and emotion. It show texture with rawness and purity.
We wanted to give you a look around Charleston from the eyes of black and white photography. Even with the removal of color, there is so much beauty and hope.
Absorb and admire historic Charleston through the eyes of black and white images.
Today may be a record day for voting in a US National Election. Expect lines at many of the polling spots. To help you pass the time, here are a few of the political cartoons shared throughout this campaign. They may make you laugh, but behind every great cartoon is an element of truth.
Enjoy this animated revelry that we have all experienced since this campaign began.
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