Sunday Soccer


And so another weekend draws to a close. This afternoon (amongst other things) we watched Matt’s scrimmage. There were those who played (uh?) and then there were those future players who cheered from the sidelines.

Philip Simmons, Master Blacksmith

I had to run an errand downtown today and this gate on South Battery caught my eye. It is the work of the late Philip Simmons. The white ribbon is in deference to his recent passing, and you can spot them all over downtown Charleston at the moment. RIP

A perfect day for the beach

Today was HOT. I was obliged to make my weekend daily pilgrimage to the dog park, but it had to be earlier than I would have liked, and it was unbearable. For Logan it was fine, since he made a beeline for the lake and sat down in 6 inches of water, but the humans just sweltered. Note to JI County Parks people – next dog park upgrade needs to provide shade! Later on, I met a family down at the Morris Island end of Folly Beach and we took some photographs. Here is one of them.

Another work week is over


I haven’t been sleeping that well, and when I have slept I’ve been dreaming very weird dreams – the kind that are so realistic that they stay with you all the next day. Funny how that goes. You don’t dream (that you can remember) for ages, and then all of a sudden your brain kicks into overdrive while you sleep. Anyway tonight I am taking no chances, and right now the Benadryl is taking effect so I’m wrapping this up. Pictures are of an interesting mailbox and the downtown King Street Grocery store – both taken while running errands ealier.

Friday night at the VFW


Last night a bunch of us showed up at the VFW on James Island to support “Cosmo and friends” who were playing a gig there. It will be a little journey to get from here to the Music Hall, but hey they did a great job, and it was a lot of fun. Food was good too. I don’t know where else you can get two glasses of wine, a home-cooked dinner, tip the bartender, band and waitstaff, and still come away with change from a $20 bill!
Didn’t stay too late because this morning I met a photgrapher friend at 6.45am and we wandered all over Johns Island looking for photo opps. Didn’t find much except a couple of cows, spiders and a few flowers. Oh well – that’s what makes it so challenging – you just never know.