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Today is the day! – “Girl in the Spotlight” is available everywhere
If you’re new to the Hello Friday newsletter community, welcome!I don’t normally send emails on Tuesday, but this particular Tuesday feels like a Friday, and that’s because today is book launch day!My debut memoir, “Girl in the Spotlight” is out now and it’s...
City Paper Burger Throwdown 2023 Winners – Some of the BEST around
Farmhouse Burger from 2023 Burger Throwdown winner No Bull Burger Bar | photo by Ruta Smith | Credit: Ruta Smith We asked City Paper readers to help us dish out the title of Burger Champion during this year’s Burger Throwdown. The results are in — we’ve got everything...
9/27 NEWSBREAK: S.C. lawmakers react to Charleston superintendent’s suspension
Two area state lawmakers say they are disappointed and angry after the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees on Monday voted to place new Superintendent Eric Gallien on administrative leave. The 5-4 decision was met with immediate backlash across...
Uncovering the storied past of Starlight Motor Inn
by Chelsea GrinsteadSeptember 22, 2023 Starlight Motor Inn Co-owner Ham Morrison | Credit: Ruta Smith Step into a time warp At Starlight Motor Inn, everybody is a star — at least that’s what the Sly and the Family Stone quote says on the motel’s marquee. The...
Where are you? On a scale of 1-10
Photo by Hanna Eberhard on Unsplash Many years ago, I did a 12-week fitness program based on a book called “Body for Life”. Do you remember it? It was all the rage back in the late 90s and new millennium. Hyped-up programs that promise personal and physical...
It’s kinda a big deal – this is not a dress rehearsal
Last Saturday morning, my Publisher scheduled a Zoom call to record the unboxing of my author copy of my soon-to-be-released memoir, “Girl in the Spotlight.” It was the first time I’d ever held the physical book in my hands. Needless to say, it was a moment. To quote...
Be where you are because the time is always now
I want to tell you about a conversation I had with my daughter two nights ago. I’d just picked her up from dance and we were exiting the Chick-fil-A drive-through. As she dug into the bag and pulled out a waffle fry, she said, “I feel like life is going so fast!” I...
The art of doing one thing at a time – You’ve got this
You’re invited to my “Girl in the Spotlight” book launch party on Thursday, October 5 from 6-8 p.m. in Mount Pleasant, SC. The event is free but tickets are limited. Get your ticket here. This week I had to embrace the art (discipline? survival tactic?) of...
8/30 NEWSBREAK: Charleston gets ready for Idalia; No evacuation orders expected
Via National Hurricane Center Charleston City Council and Charleston County Council held separate emergency meetings Tuesday in advance of Hurricane Idalia to issue emergency orders consistent with the state’s similar order. Doing so will also make the local...
Cultivating Self Care and Success with Crystals
In a world of lots of uncertainty and the constant grind of hustle and stress, many people are now turning to the healing power of crystals as part of a holistic approach to health and wellness. Gems hold powerful energies that can improve your life and help you find...
Charleston City Paper 8/9 NEWSBREAK: Covid making summer rebound as cases, hospitalizations rise
While most people are tired of hearing about Covid-19, an uptick in summer cases means it’s time for a reminder on how to protect yourself and others from infection. Globally, more than 1 million new Covid-19 cases and more than 3,100 deaths were reported in the four...
Look around – What is lost will be found
Hi, I’m Angie. My memoir “Girl in the Spotlight” will be published by Publish Her in October 2023. Subscribe to Hello Friday be the first to hear when the book is available for pre-order. Subscribe In the summertime, my friend Megan and I go for...
The season of yes – From the mundane to the adventurous, it’s time for more yes
This has been a summer of yes. “Mom, will you cut me up an apple?” Yes. “Will you go tubing with us?” Yes. I say yes because two of my children can’t be trusted with a sharp knife and might lose a finger. I say yes even though I’ve sworn off water sports and might...
How to be a ‘Conscious Tourist’ and Plot Out Your Next Adventure With Kindness
Ready to hit the road? Get in line. Millions will be hitting the highways and taking to the skies to soak up the sun on a beach or find some adventure at a resort, but have you ever considered how your travel footsteps impact those communities, the environment or...
7/7 NEWSBREAK: New superintendent to focus on listening, learning
Charleston County School District’s new superintendent Eric Gallien on Thursday said he will focus on listening and learning about the community’s needs during his first 100 days on the job. He said he then will figure out next steps on how to approach the job....
The art of being present – which is not exactly like “living in the moment”
A few weeks ago at my daughter’s dance recital, my husband was talking to my younger cousin, who is a new mom with two young babies. This same cousin was the flower girl at our wedding. Over the years, she’s watched our family evolve and it’s hard, even for her, to...
HIGH FIDELITY
High Fidelity with ceramicist Maria White by Chelsea Grinstead Mount Pleasant ceramicist Maria White has embraced the healing power of pottery in her own life. She extends that experience to others through her community outreach nonprofit Mugs for Moms, which...
6/16 NEWSBREAK: IAAM to have public watch event during June 24 dedication
The International African American Museum has announced plans for a public community dedication ceremony celebration in Marion Square beginning at 10 a.m. on June 24. The event will bring visitors, community members and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the...
All good stories come to an end – we begin and begin and begin.
Last week my daughter said goodbye to elementary school, and I watched the final episode of Ted Lasso. I didn’t want either of these things to end. I read an article in Variety magazine that said that the third season of Ted Lasso went on way too long and would've...
8 Simple Tips to a Less-Stressed You
in Health & Fitness, Mental Health Reading Time: 5 mins read We’re in the thick of Spring. Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming and hopefully that seasonal depression is melting away with the warmer temperatures. While May might put a spring in your step as...
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