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The Feast of Saint Valentine
Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection originated as a Christian feast over 1500 years ago in honor of a martyr, Valentine. Today is a beautiful way to show love and appreciation to those you love.
Happy Thanksgiving
As we gather with friends and family on this thankful day: please remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Remember what we are giving thanks for this year. Before you indulge in all the trimmings and feast upon the many offerings, try this concept. The late honorable Edna Moseley (Aurora, Colorado’s first African American City Council Member) and her late husband, John Moseley (one of the Tuskegee Airmen), introduced me to this concept during Thanksgiving dinner at their home one year. After praying over the food, have each member at the table recite one thing they are thankful for this year. This became a tradition in our home, and I pray it becomes one in your home. I am thankful for the lessons and blessings all those who journeyed through my life imparted to me. I love and miss each of those individuals, especially during the holidays. I am thankful to the late Moseleys for introducing my family to this tradition. Enjoy your bounty, and be thankful for your time with family and friends today. Find nice ways to give thanks daily! Be Blessed, and don’t forget to take a beach stroll whether warm or cold; it is good for the soul!
SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF SKULL CREEK
It’z just one of those Saturdays on Hilton Head when you just want to sit on the edge of Port Royal Sound at Hudson’s Seafood on the Dock and do absolutely nothing but indulge in some of the freshest local Seafood that the crew hauls in daily and drink a nice cold pilsner of beer. How does six half-pound jumbo shrimp with a spicy cocktail sauce, coconut shrimp dipped in a citrus Thai chili sauce, and a Maryland-style jumbo, colossal lump blue crab cake sound? Wash all that deliciousness down with a nice cold Corona Light with not a worry in the world. That is what you call sitting on the dock of Skull Creek, watching the time roll away on Hilton Head Island.
Hudson’s is located at 1 Hudson Road off Highway 278. The restaurant’s dock boasts magnificent views of Skull Creek on the Port Royal Sound. The family-owned restaurant has been serving fresh local Seafood since 1967, and no visit to the island would be complete without sitting on the dock enjoying a sunset happy hour or dinner. Hudson’s operates from 11:00 am to 900 pm, Monday through Saturday, and from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Sundays.
It'z a Shore Thang!
A Killer View
One of my fave places at home on Hilton Head Island is the Rowing and Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park, which opened in December 2014. The park is dedicated to Lee Edwards, an Hilton Head Island city council member from 2011-2016 who also happens to be the president and CEO of The Greenery, Inc., one of the island’s best landscaping companies. The view is exquisite; so serene and peaceful. These beautiful optics were captured earlier this month while showing my brother some of the island’s natural beauty. The center is located at 137 Squire Pope Road, which is accessible directly off Highway 278. You will often find locals fishing, crabbing, or just taking in the beauty of the scenery off the pier. It is a magnificent sight to reflect on the small things that make life enjoyable.
Take a peep and check out Lee’s Launch on your next visit to the island.
Happy Juneteenth!!!
Grand Rising on this glorious Sunday Morning,
Happy Juneteenth! Today is a day of Liberation Commemorating the Emancipation of Enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865.
My grandfather was born a free man in Conyers, Georgia in 1894. My grandfathers parents likely endured slavery in the Atlanta area, and received their liberation on this day in 1865. I truly miss watching all day Saturday westerns shows with my grandparents. We salute our ancestors on this day, because all they endured, we were set free. But, we must ensure that history never repeats itself for our kids and future generations.
I honor them today with no purchases being made anywhere today.
❤️
Happy Father’s Day
Although the translations do not represent everyone, these are dear and special to the heart because they reflect the ethnicity of our family tree. No matter how you celebrate fathers worldwide, they are all notable for their lasting contributions, no matter how small or large. Today, we salute all kings across the globe, those with a crown and those without one. Enjoy your day!
Global Father’s Day Greetings:
- English: Happy Father’s Day!
- Nigeria Yoruba: Eku baba ibi
- Portuguese: Feliz dia dos pais!
- Filipino Tagalog: Maligayang Bati sa Araw ng mga Ama!
- Irish: Lá na nAthaireacha faoi shona daoibh!
- Japanese: Shiawasena chichi no hi!
- French: Bonne fête Papa!
- Italian: Buona festa del papà!
- Spanish: Feliz día del padre!
- Cherokee: Ulihelisdi Ahgeydohdah Heda!
- Hebrew: ום הולדת שמח, אבא
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.”
– Unknown
Be well … here’s to a better world!
There is just something about the sea…
