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A Captivating Boneyard
Day after day, year after year, decade after decade the sea rolls in and out changing coastlines and leaving behind evidence of its intrusion. Hunting Island in the lowcountry of South Carolina is an example. Now uninhabited it is designated as a national park. A lighthouse stands tall on the island, but thanks to continuing…
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A Garden Stroll
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir Though I have lived in Houston many years, I haven’t always taken the time to explore all that it has to offer. Now that I am here only a few months of the year, I make an effort to discover which…
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Heart Songs
The first year we were married Valentine’s did not turn out so well. As a thoughtful gesture, the hubby suggested we go out for dinner. I was all for that, but we learned the hard way that Valentine evening is not one for going to dinner without a reservation. We drove around for almost two…
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Bells, Bells, Bells
I love my bells! Years ago, I started collecting them because I was drawn to their fragile beauty and tinkling sounds plus they were a collection that didn’t take up space whether displayed or carried in luggage. Wherever I am there are bells on whatever flat surface is available. When we were designing our Houston…
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A Dream Come True
Who knows when it began, but for a very long time I’ve been attracted to log cabins. In fact, I’ve dreamed of building one and have it all laid out in my head. Sadly, the hubby never thought it was such a good idea! In an unexpected way, the dream has come true. A daughter…
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Glimpses of Charleston
Charleston is one of the jewels in the southeast, but that has not always been the case. Following the Civil War Charleston’s economy declined as it was no longer benefitting from the slave trade. Later some natural disasters resulted in considerable destruction, and folks left in search of better conditions and opportunity. After languishing for…
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Salt Marsh Boating
For years most of my boating has been in Maine where I never tire of being on the water, stopping somewhere along the coast for lunch or dropping anchor to explore an island. Since buying our little house in South Carolina, boating has taken quite a twist. The Low Country has many bodies of water,…
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Low Country…What It Is
Until we bought our little house on Dataw Island, I must admit to not having a very clear vision of what the term low country meant. In fact, I thought it referred more to food like shrimp and grits or fried green tomatoes than to place. How very wrong! Low Country is actually a geographic…
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Everyday Tables
If I could pick one thing I like doing most in the house, it would be creating table settings. That beats the heck out of vacuuming or doing laundry. The dining room table is always a good canvas. I don’t think too much about what I’m going to do and never know from where inspiration…
Lulu’s Musings….
Weaving together the threads of life
Lulu’s Musings…. 