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Volunteering with kids in Charleston: Oysters away!
It’s nine in the morning in February, and it’s freezing in Charleston, South Carolina. My kids are shivering, and my 10-year old is giving me the evil eye that says, “Why did you sign us up for this?” We’re standing with a clump of other families, all of us waiting to find out what we really did sign up for, six weeks ago, sitting in front of our computers, sipping coffee in our jammies. And … Read entire article »
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Charleston, South Carolina
It was supposed to be a late-winter getaway to cure our itchy travel bug. Who knew it was going to be so crammed with fun and activity? Turns out, Charleston isn’t just a destination for romantics and adults sans kids. We only had three days and we were going non-stop — could have easily filled another three. TIDBIT TO LOOK SMART IN FRONT OF YOUR KIDS: The beautiful Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston isn’t a suspension bridge … Read entire article »
Visiting Charleston, South Carolina
For two weeks, I was compulsively checking the weather. Initially, when I planned this trip, I thought we’d be fine. After all, in normal years the very end of February/beginning of March in Charleston, South Carolina is mild. It would be the perfect way to kiss winter goodbye and kick off our 2010 travel season. Wrong. As we hitched up the camper that morning, Mister Steel stopped in his tracks, staring. “It’s snowing!” he shouted. No … Read entire article »
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Photo Friday
It’s coming! You may have noticed our new color scheme here at PDS. (I know — thank goodness! That other was awful!) But starting next week, we’ll be re-finangling the site to head in a slightly different direction (I know — thank goodness! All this mindless meandering was awful!). And to get the party started, we’ll share some insights from the recent trip to Charleston, SC. And yes, I really did paint my toenails with a South … Read entire article »
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