Jim & Maria's Blog

Steve is 100% right on this one. We need to speak up and stop this. Thanks Steve for the great post.Regardless of where you stand on energy use, climate change, alternative energy, or similar matters, the cap and trade bill that squeaked by in the House is set to ruin our livelihoods if it passes...

The all time favorite summer question, but not mine. I think if I hear that question one more time I might just explode or melt. I realize that without the weather we would be forced to come up with a new way to start a conservation.   Just the other day I had someone ask me if it was hot enough ...

If you have ever visited Charleston Proper then you know who Philip Simmons is, or you have at least seen his craftsmanship. Master Blacksmith Philip Simmons passed away this past week leaving behind his fingerprint on many lives and homes along the South Carolina coast. It was in the mid to late...

  This is the newest billboard to hit Madison Square --The Carbon Counter. Deutsche Bank unveiled this giant billboard on June 18th as part of a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about our rising greenhouse gas emissions. The 70-foot tall sight, which sits right outside Madison Squa...

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Being a product of the 70's, I have such fond memories of listening to and watching all of Michael Jackson's songs. From my view master slides to my cassette tapes I danced along to all my favorites. He had numerous number one hits and here is my favorite, Beat It. I hope you enjoy...   *********...

What makes The Patriots Point 4th of July Blast so special? For starters their famous Flight Deck Fireworks. Where else in the southeastern USA can you see fireworks launched from the flight deck of a WWII aircraft carrier... the USS Yorktown. The Patriots Point 4th of July Blast starts at 4:00 p...

The annual 4th of July celebration "Red, White & Blue on the Green" will be held Saturday, July 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Summerville's Town Square. This old fashioned 4th of July celebration focuses on families and is hosted by Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management ...

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This morning a friend of mine informed me about a government web site, www.MissingMoney.com , that helps individuals find money that belongs to them. Well, this fish took the bait and checked it out. It turned out that I did not have any unclaimed money. However, I ran through all the names in my...