For all of you gathering over the holidays in the absence of loved ones afar and passed on, but in the presence of new family—chosen family—here's a heartfelt reminder of why that matters plenty...
Was there anything more horrific & inane than the Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Answer: Yes. Me, in high school... What would you find if you took a peek at your 18-year-old self? Good? Bad? Or way ugly?
A recent trip to the grocery store led to a surprising combo of hugs, tears, and Tide on the detergent aisle, plus a message we'd all do well to keep in mind throughout the season
I've got 10 great ideas for the green thumbs on your list—we're talking garden totes made from up-cycled sails to South Carolina-made garden sculptures, plus details on a wreath market THIS Saturday
Last week brought a deluge of tributes to the late president. Here's one more, courtesy of an old sailor I met right here in Charleston at the Yorktown. But can you trust the yarns of an old sailor?
"There are wines that make me want to go home and go to sleep, and... wines that make me want to go home and have sex with my wife." —Harry Root. (I'll tell you which he poured at his recent tasting)
The season of feasts is drawing near, reminding me of my kids', husband's, and my own food-related quirks. Also? Here's why you should bless the cook—or cooks—behind your Thanksgiving meal this year
After some doubt about a Four Seasons musical, I had a blast at this show at the PAC. Actor Nick Cosgrove's Valli was spot on, the cursing rivals a Scorsese film, and the iconic songs thrilled
My interview with one of my favorite songwriters, on fame (his songs have hit a true pop culture sweet spot, heard on Parenthood, How I Met Your Mother, House, and others), family, and why he writes
We set up a guerilla face-painting shop last night lakeside, and invited all the neighborhood kids (parents, too!) to swing by and get spooky... Meet the Halloweened-up kids of Harleston Village
If you're looking for a can't-put-down read (or find erratic sobbing a jolly pastime), consider the Oprah-okay'd "The Light Between Oceans"—M.L. Stedman's debut novel. Here's what to expect...
The first day of the Southern Ground Music & Food Festival featured great sets by AJ Ghent, Dawes, Natalie Maines, and a cover-heavy set by the Zac Brown Band
The Zac Brown Band returns to Daniel Island this weekend with an impressive pack of pals (like Willie Nelson, Band of Horses, and The Head & The Heart). Here are my top picks for the two-day show...
Meet Society Street's Little Black Dress—the new kid on Charleston's retail block. See some of the knockout frocks shown recently at their fall fashion show at Republic & hear what else they offer
...There's only one place you need to be this Saturday. We'll tell you all about the 4th annual Mac Off, which restaurants are competing, and, wait—did somebody say "zip line?" (Yes.)
On a recent trip to New Orleans, I found myself navigating a veritable Wild West of pissed-off travelers. But here's why you should ALWAYS be the nice guy in a cranky customer service line
Case in point, Rosalind Franklin. A look at her pioneering work as a scientist, the disease that shortened her career, and a local program that supports those with the diagnosis
Charleston Fashion Week model coordinator Joe Quinn hits the NYFW scene and gives up the goods—Lady Gaga, Courtney Love, a private viewing at the Tibi studio, run-ins with CFW alum... it's all here
The dish rack that moved for no reason and weaponized Irish soda bread—it's still a wild ride at Fringe NYC. Plus, we caught a performance of Broadway's "Once"
