by Karen Gillespie | Southern Sensibility
So few consumer goods live up to expectations. The Thigh Master failed to master my thighs; they’re still large and in charge. Drinking Smart Water didn’t make me any better at Jeopardy, and let’s not even discuss the so-called Miracle Breast Enhancement Pills. Thus...
by Karen Gillespie | Snapshots
Berry Picking Season There’s nothing quite like wandering a farm under a warm sun, filling a basket with a berries fresh from the vine. Looking for a nearby “you pick ‘em” place? Here are a few options. Gurosick Berry Plantation This North Augusta farm allows...
by Karen Gillespie | Southern Sensibility
Thoreau said, “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” I, on the other hand, avoid any enterprise that requires a new hat. Some women look adorable in hats, batting their eyelashes coquettishly under the brim. I look as if I’m balancing either a pizza...
by Karen Gillespie | Snapshots
Pendleton King Park Plant Sale Stock your garden on May 6 at the Pendleton King Park Plant Sale in the Franke Pavilion at 9 am. You can trade, buy, or sell plants. All participants looking to swap or sell are asked to bring identifying information for their...
by Karen Gillespie | Southern Sensibility
I’m a bad driver. It took me three times to pass the driver’s test. On my first try, I ran through a flashing red light. The flashing befuddled me. If I was supposed to stop, shouldn’t it have stayed a steady red? The second time I took the test was much worse....
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