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A Line in the Sand: Marriage Needs a Makeover
Marriage is outdated. You can’t deny that there is something wrong with an institution that carries a more than 50 percent failure rate. If a high school graduated less than 50 percent of their students, they would be shut down. If 50 percent of cars…
August 2010 - HE SAYS / SHE SAYS: If Someone Gave You An Extra $1,000 A Month (And You Couldn't Pay Bills Or Save It) What Would You Spend It On?
HE SAYS: I tend to be very conservative when it comes to spending money. I wouldn’t say that I’m a cheapskate, but I always try to get the best value for my dollar. This month’s topic presents an intriguing challenge for me: what to do with…
December 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS: Bullying
HE SAYS… I got bullied my very first day at Shell Point Elementary. The kid’s name was Roger; he was a third grader, but probably should have either been in middle school or working the docks as a longshoreman. He tried to take my Captain America…
FEBRUARY 2011: He Says, She Says - Gun Control
Gun control is one of the more divisive issues in American politics. I have a healthy respect for guns, and I have no problem with any law-abiding citizen owning a gun. You’ll notice that I said law-abiding. If you’re a convicted criminal or are mentally…
He Said She Said "Bachelorette Contest"
He Said Here in the Lowcountry, one of the more popular CH2 issues is the annual bachelor issue, which features single local men who have been nominated by their friends, family and co-workers to be CH2’s “Bachelor of the Year.” It’s been a rousing success. The…
He Said She Said "The Blame Game"
He Said I helped a friend install a home theater system in her den after the Thanksgiving holiday while she was having a small get together with some of her female friends. Her husband and I go way back, and I was pleased to help her…
He Says - She Says: Plastic Surgery
He Says By Keith Kelson I’d just like to state for the record that I’m not a big fan of plastic surgery for men or women. I’m not totally against it but, I tend to lean towards avoiding surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. The doctor says that…
He Says - She Says: The Deal Breakers
Under what circumstances do you decide “enough is enough” and break up with someone? What are the deal breakers? Can it be something totally frivolous like she sounds like a wounded goose when she laughs? Maybe she eats off your plate without asking first? Should…
He Says - She Says: The Verizon Heritage
He Says April is here, and you know what that means. Sure, there will be the occasional showers that will help May flowers and all that jazz, but I’m talking big time PGA golf. It’s Heritage time and there’s nothing like Hilton Head Island’s most prestigious…
He Says / She Says: Do You Kiss and Tell?
HE SAYS… I overheard a young man at a gas station recently bragging loudly to his buddies about his latest romantic conquest. He was going into great detail and was about to cross the line into late night Cinemax territory when I said, “Dude, TMI.” I’m…
He Says / She Says: INFIDELITY & PUBLIC OFFICE
HE SAYS… Mark Sanford, Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton have one thing in common: They jeopardized promising political careers and tarnished their respective legacies because of very impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time, became the first president to…
He Says / She Says: Male Vs. Female Boss
HE SAYS: KEITH KELSON The modern workplace can be a relatively pleasant place, or it can be a battlefield with landmines scattered about waiting to detonate with your every misstep. I’ve had some wonderful bosses, and I’ve had some horrible ones. Now, when it comes to…
He Says / She Says: Online Dating
This month’s topic is a doozy: online dating. While the Internet is semi-useful in everyday life, having to resort to online dating sites is a cry for help. Especially if you’re a man. That’s one surefire way to get weeded out of the gene pool. Women…
He Says / She Says: Prenups
HE SAYS… Kanye West threw down the gauntlet in his song, “Gold Digger,” when he challenged men who weren’t punks to demand prenuptial agreements. Now, normally I don’t recommend that you take marital advice from any recording artist unless he’s a blues or country musician. B.B.…
He Says / She Says: Reality TV
HE SAYS After more than 53 years on the air, As the World Turns will be signing off for good this year. CBS has announced that it will not renew As the World Turns for the 2010/2011 television season. The long-running soap opera that my mom,…
He Says, She Says: Are We A Couple?
He Says Most guys are too dense to even notice the warning signs. Like the proverbial lightning bolt from the blue, they wake up one day and wham!! It’s happened. Nights that used to be filled consuming leftover pizza, quaffing multiple cases of Mountain Dew while…
He Says, She Says: Blind Dates
He Says I’m not a big fan of blind dates. I’ve always preferred to tackle the dating game on my own. I’m very picky when it comes to women, and I have been told that I have very eclectic taste. I prefer that a woman be…
He Says, She Says: Body Art
I’m probably the only guy willing to say so aloud, but I don’t think the average woman needs a tattoo. Call me a sexist if you want, but only men should ever have tattoos. You know, the outlaws. Men who have no need for society’s…
He Says, She Says: Christmas Presents
A Woman’s Point of View My Christmas list, circa 1985: Barbie Dream House, Cabbage Patch Kid, Skateboard, Super Mario Brothers Nintendo game. Proudly, I tell you that I was a very good girl that year, and Santa made my Christmas dreams come true. That very well may…
He Says, She Says: Fighting
For the record, let it be known that a woman did win the first argument. Eve convinced Adam to eat the fruit from that tree after they had an argument. Adam was caught completely off guard. Eve was the perfect woman made just for him.…
He says, She says: Long Distance Relationships
I’m a big fan of love. I listen to Barry Manilow, Barry White and Neil Sedaka. I show up at the weddings of people I don’t know just because I’m such a big fan of love. More than once, I’ve helped some young unmarried woman…
He Says, She Says: Marriage
Is marriage an outdated institution? I’m a big fan of romance and love, so I don’t agree with the opinion that it’s outdated. The family is still the basic building block of most stable, productive societies, and marriage is one of the most important building…
He Says, She Says: May 2010 - Parenting Advice
HE SAYS: PARENTING By Keith Kelson Should folks without children give advice to those who have them? I say yes. People without kids absolutely have the right to share their opinions on child-rearing. They had parents, too you know. But there are some people with kids…
He Says, She Says: New Year's Resolutions
He Says I’m not big on resolutions. Normally, you end up making promises you can’t keep and biting off way more than you can chew. How many of you have said that you’re going to lose weight, learn to play the guitar or piano, and climb…
He Says, She Says: Politics
He Says: In a few days, we’ll go to the polls to elect the next leader of the free world. John McCain, the republican candidate from Arizona is running against Barack Obama, the democratic nominee from Illinois. I look around and see that both sides of…
He Says, She Says: Saving Money
During a poker game at a friend’s house, one of the guys was bemoaning the fact that he was back on the dating scene after a very messy divorce. It goes without saying that he was taken to cleaners by his ex-wife—especially since she was…
He Says, She Says: School Uniforms
I have to be honest. I used to be firmly in the middle when it comes to the debate on school uniforms. Now, I’m almost 100 percent in favor of them. I attended public schools here in South Carolina, and I never had to wear…
He Says, She Says: Summer Love
I’m one of the more romantic dudes you’ll come across. My iPod is filled with love songs by artists like Rick James and Van Halen. What sane man would deny being romantic? Ladies, if you ever meet a man who says that he’s not romantic,…
He Says, She Says: Texting
He Says By Keith Kelson I was channel surfing one Sunday afternoon after an NFL Playoff game, and I saw a commercial for text messages that insinuated that a man should use text messages to help him woo a woman. I had to laugh as nothing could…
He Says, She Says: Who’s Funnier? Men or Women?
HE SAYS: Men are funnier than women. They have to be in order to survive on this big blue marble called earth. Despite what you’ve seen on those nature programs talking about Darwinism and “survival of the fittest,” the men who managed to survive and thrive…
He Says: Who Should Clean The House
I hate housework with a passion. Keeping a house clean is a no fun at all. I’m not really a messy person; I just hate housework. Who should clean the house, men or women? I say that the person who makes a mess should clean…
JANUARY 2011: He Says, She Says - New Year's Resolutions
HE SAYS… Well, it’s that time of year again—time to make those New Year’s resolutions that we all tend to break. But the year 2011 is different, because the year 2012 is on the horizon. The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012, which, according to…
MARCH 2011: He Says, She Says - The Academy Awards
I have an Oscar lying around here somewhere. You know, the golden statue that Hollywood hands out to the best of the best in the movie business. Hey, I worked security and it pays to be helpful, friendly and discreet. I’ve helped my fair share…
November 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Where Do You Go For The Holidays?
HE SAYS The holiday season can present a daunting challenge to the unprepared. I need to have everything planned and mapped out ahead of time. I need to know which relative is deep frying a turkey and who has the best flat screen television for watching…
October 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Office Romances
HE SAYS… When it comes to workplace romances, I will always vote nay. I’ve seen how an office romance can disrupt a company. Just like oil and water don’t mix, the same has been said of trying to mix business with pleasure. When you’re at work,…
September 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Legalizing Marijuana?
HE SAYS… I remember back in the 1980s when the “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign first began. I recall sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher/third base coach telling us that marijuana was a “gateway drug,” and while it seemed harmless, using marijuana would…
She Says: Who Should Clean The House
I love the recycling center. I love everything about it. I love sorting the glass bottles into brown, clear and green. The clinking, crashing and smashing echo of a bottle landing inside the huge metal bin delights me. It never fails to make me smile…
Marriage is outdated. You can’t deny that there is something wrong with an institution that carries a more than 50 percent failure rate. If a high school graduated less than 50 percent of their students, they would be shut down. If 50 percent of cars…
August 2010 - HE SAYS / SHE SAYS: If Someone Gave You An Extra $1,000 A Month (And You Couldn't Pay Bills Or Save It) What Would You Spend It On?
HE SAYS: I tend to be very conservative when it comes to spending money. I wouldn’t say that I’m a cheapskate, but I always try to get the best value for my dollar. This month’s topic presents an intriguing challenge for me: what to do with…
December 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS: Bullying
HE SAYS… I got bullied my very first day at Shell Point Elementary. The kid’s name was Roger; he was a third grader, but probably should have either been in middle school or working the docks as a longshoreman. He tried to take my Captain America…
FEBRUARY 2011: He Says, She Says - Gun Control
Gun control is one of the more divisive issues in American politics. I have a healthy respect for guns, and I have no problem with any law-abiding citizen owning a gun. You’ll notice that I said law-abiding. If you’re a convicted criminal or are mentally…
He Said She Said "Bachelorette Contest"
He Said Here in the Lowcountry, one of the more popular CH2 issues is the annual bachelor issue, which features single local men who have been nominated by their friends, family and co-workers to be CH2’s “Bachelor of the Year.” It’s been a rousing success. The…
He Said She Said "The Blame Game"
He Said I helped a friend install a home theater system in her den after the Thanksgiving holiday while she was having a small get together with some of her female friends. Her husband and I go way back, and I was pleased to help her…
He Says - She Says: Plastic Surgery
He Says By Keith Kelson I’d just like to state for the record that I’m not a big fan of plastic surgery for men or women. I’m not totally against it but, I tend to lean towards avoiding surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. The doctor says that…
He Says - She Says: The Deal Breakers
Under what circumstances do you decide “enough is enough” and break up with someone? What are the deal breakers? Can it be something totally frivolous like she sounds like a wounded goose when she laughs? Maybe she eats off your plate without asking first? Should…
He Says - She Says: The Verizon Heritage
He Says April is here, and you know what that means. Sure, there will be the occasional showers that will help May flowers and all that jazz, but I’m talking big time PGA golf. It’s Heritage time and there’s nothing like Hilton Head Island’s most prestigious…
He Says / She Says: Do You Kiss and Tell?
HE SAYS… I overheard a young man at a gas station recently bragging loudly to his buddies about his latest romantic conquest. He was going into great detail and was about to cross the line into late night Cinemax territory when I said, “Dude, TMI.” I’m…
He Says / She Says: INFIDELITY & PUBLIC OFFICE
HE SAYS… Mark Sanford, Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton have one thing in common: They jeopardized promising political careers and tarnished their respective legacies because of very impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time, became the first president to…
He Says / She Says: Male Vs. Female Boss
HE SAYS: KEITH KELSON The modern workplace can be a relatively pleasant place, or it can be a battlefield with landmines scattered about waiting to detonate with your every misstep. I’ve had some wonderful bosses, and I’ve had some horrible ones. Now, when it comes to…
He Says / She Says: Online Dating
This month’s topic is a doozy: online dating. While the Internet is semi-useful in everyday life, having to resort to online dating sites is a cry for help. Especially if you’re a man. That’s one surefire way to get weeded out of the gene pool. Women…
He Says / She Says: Prenups
HE SAYS… Kanye West threw down the gauntlet in his song, “Gold Digger,” when he challenged men who weren’t punks to demand prenuptial agreements. Now, normally I don’t recommend that you take marital advice from any recording artist unless he’s a blues or country musician. B.B.…
He Says / She Says: Reality TV
HE SAYS After more than 53 years on the air, As the World Turns will be signing off for good this year. CBS has announced that it will not renew As the World Turns for the 2010/2011 television season. The long-running soap opera that my mom,…
He Says, She Says: Are We A Couple?
He Says Most guys are too dense to even notice the warning signs. Like the proverbial lightning bolt from the blue, they wake up one day and wham!! It’s happened. Nights that used to be filled consuming leftover pizza, quaffing multiple cases of Mountain Dew while…
He Says, She Says: Blind Dates
He Says I’m not a big fan of blind dates. I’ve always preferred to tackle the dating game on my own. I’m very picky when it comes to women, and I have been told that I have very eclectic taste. I prefer that a woman be…
He Says, She Says: Body Art
I’m probably the only guy willing to say so aloud, but I don’t think the average woman needs a tattoo. Call me a sexist if you want, but only men should ever have tattoos. You know, the outlaws. Men who have no need for society’s…
He Says, She Says: Christmas Presents
A Woman’s Point of View My Christmas list, circa 1985: Barbie Dream House, Cabbage Patch Kid, Skateboard, Super Mario Brothers Nintendo game. Proudly, I tell you that I was a very good girl that year, and Santa made my Christmas dreams come true. That very well may…
He Says, She Says: Fighting
For the record, let it be known that a woman did win the first argument. Eve convinced Adam to eat the fruit from that tree after they had an argument. Adam was caught completely off guard. Eve was the perfect woman made just for him.…
He says, She says: Long Distance Relationships
I’m a big fan of love. I listen to Barry Manilow, Barry White and Neil Sedaka. I show up at the weddings of people I don’t know just because I’m such a big fan of love. More than once, I’ve helped some young unmarried woman…
He Says, She Says: Marriage
Is marriage an outdated institution? I’m a big fan of romance and love, so I don’t agree with the opinion that it’s outdated. The family is still the basic building block of most stable, productive societies, and marriage is one of the most important building…
He Says, She Says: May 2010 - Parenting Advice
HE SAYS: PARENTING By Keith Kelson Should folks without children give advice to those who have them? I say yes. People without kids absolutely have the right to share their opinions on child-rearing. They had parents, too you know. But there are some people with kids…
He Says, She Says: New Year's Resolutions
He Says I’m not big on resolutions. Normally, you end up making promises you can’t keep and biting off way more than you can chew. How many of you have said that you’re going to lose weight, learn to play the guitar or piano, and climb…
He Says, She Says: Politics
He Says: In a few days, we’ll go to the polls to elect the next leader of the free world. John McCain, the republican candidate from Arizona is running against Barack Obama, the democratic nominee from Illinois. I look around and see that both sides of…
He Says, She Says: Saving Money
During a poker game at a friend’s house, one of the guys was bemoaning the fact that he was back on the dating scene after a very messy divorce. It goes without saying that he was taken to cleaners by his ex-wife—especially since she was…
He Says, She Says: School Uniforms
I have to be honest. I used to be firmly in the middle when it comes to the debate on school uniforms. Now, I’m almost 100 percent in favor of them. I attended public schools here in South Carolina, and I never had to wear…
He Says, She Says: Summer Love
I’m one of the more romantic dudes you’ll come across. My iPod is filled with love songs by artists like Rick James and Van Halen. What sane man would deny being romantic? Ladies, if you ever meet a man who says that he’s not romantic,…
He Says, She Says: Texting
He Says By Keith Kelson I was channel surfing one Sunday afternoon after an NFL Playoff game, and I saw a commercial for text messages that insinuated that a man should use text messages to help him woo a woman. I had to laugh as nothing could…
He Says, She Says: Who’s Funnier? Men or Women?
HE SAYS: Men are funnier than women. They have to be in order to survive on this big blue marble called earth. Despite what you’ve seen on those nature programs talking about Darwinism and “survival of the fittest,” the men who managed to survive and thrive…
He Says: Who Should Clean The House
I hate housework with a passion. Keeping a house clean is a no fun at all. I’m not really a messy person; I just hate housework. Who should clean the house, men or women? I say that the person who makes a mess should clean…
JANUARY 2011: He Says, She Says - New Year's Resolutions
HE SAYS… Well, it’s that time of year again—time to make those New Year’s resolutions that we all tend to break. But the year 2011 is different, because the year 2012 is on the horizon. The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012, which, according to…
MARCH 2011: He Says, She Says - The Academy Awards
I have an Oscar lying around here somewhere. You know, the golden statue that Hollywood hands out to the best of the best in the movie business. Hey, I worked security and it pays to be helpful, friendly and discreet. I’ve helped my fair share…
November 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Where Do You Go For The Holidays?
HE SAYS The holiday season can present a daunting challenge to the unprepared. I need to have everything planned and mapped out ahead of time. I need to know which relative is deep frying a turkey and who has the best flat screen television for watching…
October 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Office Romances
HE SAYS… When it comes to workplace romances, I will always vote nay. I’ve seen how an office romance can disrupt a company. Just like oil and water don’t mix, the same has been said of trying to mix business with pleasure. When you’re at work,…
September 2010: HE SAYS, SHE SAYS - Legalizing Marijuana?
HE SAYS… I remember back in the 1980s when the “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign first began. I recall sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher/third base coach telling us that marijuana was a “gateway drug,” and while it seemed harmless, using marijuana would…
She Says: Who Should Clean The House
I love the recycling center. I love everything about it. I love sorting the glass bottles into brown, clear and green. The clinking, crashing and smashing echo of a bottle landing inside the huge metal bin delights me. It never fails to make me smile…
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