Earlier this week, I walked the whole 10.5 mile distance from my front door to Travelers Rest, most of it (9 miles) along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A 12:30 and obviously informal client lunch at Williams Hardware was my destination. The Trail, which eventually will extend to the North Carolina state line, is beautifully maintained. […]
Up until a few weeks ago, I couldn’t have told you who he was. A baseball player? A politician? But everybody I’ve asked about Walker Percy since ordering The Moviegoer has recognized his name instantly. “Walker Percy!” they exclaim. I should get out more often. Now a few layers of serendipity … Only five or […]
Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that I’m married. Which I’m not, but let’s say I am. Happily married. Healthy children, great career. No complaints or problems worth mentioning. And let’s say that I’m sitting at home one night with the kids put to bed and the wife at ladies’ auxiliary or whatever. […]
