Summer on the southern salt marsh of the South Carolina Lowcountry is a symphony for the senses. The pluff mud at low tide crackles with the sounds of tiny snapping shrimp. The air is filled with the aroma of decomposing marsh organisms, which can be either foul or sweet, depending on your mood or makeup….
James Island County Park
Though the oak had been struck by lightning, battered by hurricanes, and weathered the centuries, it stood tall, a symbol of endurance and strength. The immense size of its branches and the intricate patterns etched into its bark told stories that only time could weave.
I discovered this leafless tree while walking the beach on Folly Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is adorned with shells, some painted, and other personal mementos that best describes the people who put them there. Some appear to be tributes to loved ones who have passed on. Others may be simply an expression…
