February 2008
Fast-teks: Tech Support You Only Think You Don't Need
Not even a yoga class can defuse the frustration of dealing with my laptop or the computers at work. Whether it operates so slowly that I wonder if I’m using an early 90s version of dial-up or it makes a loud bleeping sound letting everyone…
Sunrise Cafe
Start Your Day with a Smile at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café Whether you are an early riser or late riser, this much is sure: Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café is a good way to start your day. With a friendly slogan “Breakfast Served All Day,” the choices…
Cook like the Pros: Find the tools of the trade at Le Cookery
Everybody’s doing it. Men, women, teens and children are tuning into televised cooking shows and saying, “Hey, I can do that!” While celebrity chefs make it look easy, the key to achieving those same results at home lies in owning the proper tools and equipment.…
Increase your Face Value: Add a Smile!
What are you wearing today? Chances are you put some thought into your apparel. Did you remember to put on a smile? Think of your smile as a welcome mat. It’s what makes you approachable, and it can go a long way in helping you…
Brooke's Bed and Biscuit
This Valentine’s Day, be true to your sweetheart. And what could be a better gift than a day or two of pampering? You’ll be thanked with a big kiss and a bark. Yes, we’re talking about your sweet pooch or kitty. How about a day in…
A Town Is Born
How Home Rule Began on Hilton Head Island. On August 5, 2008, Hilton Head Island will be celebrating its 25th “birthday” as an incorporated municipality—a town. Why becoming a town was so crucial and interviews of those who helped make it happen will be the subject…
One on One with William Cubbage
William Cubbage is a whirlwind. Meeting this Celebrate Hilton Head correspondent at a busy island eatery, smack dab in the middle of Shelter Cove Plaza, our special lad is finding it hard to sit still. Impressively lean and decked out in the garb of today’s…
Hampton Lake: Home to Fearsome Fish
John Reed’s development team at Hampton Lake is fond of saying “It’s all about the water.” After all, when your vision calls for about 900 homes centered around a 165-acre lake with seven miles of navigable waterways and 15 miles of shoreline, the water is…
Big Wheel Keep on Turning
While Jacob Preston is truly his own man, it might help to think of him as an Alabama mix of Garrison Keillor (including the height) and Tom “We’ll leave the light on for you” Bodett (Preston claims he listens to National Public Radio), with shades…
Adopt a Friend
Do you remember the days when pet stores occupied almost every major shopping mall? Do you remember those puppies or kittens who would gaze up at you with those sad, round eyes, just pleading for you to take them home and get them out of…
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…
Furrrr Fashion: Can I Get a Woof, Woof?
Whether planning an evening out with friends or a weekend at the bed and biscuit, sophisticated sweaters, Asian inspired evening wear, casual tees and unusual accessories make an appearance at every four-legged occasion. Hair and Nails By Irene Gonzalez Photography By Anne Jenni Stripes are in this…
Health Note: Let your food be your medicine
Cardiovascular disease is reported as the leading cause of death in the United States. About 30 million Americans suffer from heart or blood vessel disease and as many as 27 million from high blood pressure. Heart disease is the leading killer of women, responsible for…
Are You Flirting with Me?
If you really want to start a lively debate at your next cocktail party or any social gathering, just bring up the subject of flirting. Ask someone to demonstrate how to flirt with the opposite sex and you’ll get the standard “I don’t know exactly…
Editor's Note: February 2008
Sometimes I think it’s a good idea to remind myself of what makes me happy. You know, in case I forget. So, in honor of Groundhog Day (why not?), here is a list of things that make me happy. Some of these items make me…
5 Reasons to Celebrate Maggie Lowrey
1) Meet Maggie Lowrey, office mascot for CH2. She has been with the company since its inception. You could say she was the first employee. 2) Maggie was born in Mississippi to working Border Collies. They herded sheep for a living. 3) When she was…
Calling all Groundhogs!
Bad news. Our public relations initiative to have the media refer to us as the sweeter sounding “woodchuck” instead of rather grubby “groundhog” was a total bust. Blame Bill Murray (it WAS a funny movie). Also, the Power Point Presentation, “Woodchucks, the real Groundhogs,” we…
In Case you were Wondering, but were Too Afraid to Ask: Self Defense
She was stabbed repeatedly in a mall parking lot where she worked in Birmingham, Alabama. She was left alone to die at the age of 26, and she did. When they found her, she could not be immediately identified because her Dooney and Burke purse…
Latitude Adjustment: The Early Bird Gets the Worm
If you haven’t made any travel plans for 2008 yet, or would like to round out the year with an unexpected getaway, have I got some ideas for you. All these possibilities come with special discounts or amenities to sweeten the deal. Read on… For art…
It Could Be Worse
Being the first person to explore something can be as frightening as it can be riveting. Imagine the first person to walk into the black depths of a cavern, dive to the bottom of the sea with an untested breathing apparatus or eat an oyster.…
Wine and Chocolate: A Perfect Pair
In the month of February, there is a lot of stress when it comes to that wonderful LOVE holiday know as Valentine’s Day. Many have to find a date, locate a restaurant that actually has an available table, and find that perfect gift. I say…
Not even a yoga class can defuse the frustration of dealing with my laptop or the computers at work. Whether it operates so slowly that I wonder if I’m using an early 90s version of dial-up or it makes a loud bleeping sound letting everyone…
Sunrise Cafe
Start Your Day with a Smile at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café Whether you are an early riser or late riser, this much is sure: Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café is a good way to start your day. With a friendly slogan “Breakfast Served All Day,” the choices…
Cook like the Pros: Find the tools of the trade at Le Cookery
Everybody’s doing it. Men, women, teens and children are tuning into televised cooking shows and saying, “Hey, I can do that!” While celebrity chefs make it look easy, the key to achieving those same results at home lies in owning the proper tools and equipment.…
Increase your Face Value: Add a Smile!
What are you wearing today? Chances are you put some thought into your apparel. Did you remember to put on a smile? Think of your smile as a welcome mat. It’s what makes you approachable, and it can go a long way in helping you…
Brooke's Bed and Biscuit
This Valentine’s Day, be true to your sweetheart. And what could be a better gift than a day or two of pampering? You’ll be thanked with a big kiss and a bark. Yes, we’re talking about your sweet pooch or kitty. How about a day in…
A Town Is Born
How Home Rule Began on Hilton Head Island. On August 5, 2008, Hilton Head Island will be celebrating its 25th “birthday” as an incorporated municipality—a town. Why becoming a town was so crucial and interviews of those who helped make it happen will be the subject…
One on One with William Cubbage
William Cubbage is a whirlwind. Meeting this Celebrate Hilton Head correspondent at a busy island eatery, smack dab in the middle of Shelter Cove Plaza, our special lad is finding it hard to sit still. Impressively lean and decked out in the garb of today’s…
Hampton Lake: Home to Fearsome Fish
John Reed’s development team at Hampton Lake is fond of saying “It’s all about the water.” After all, when your vision calls for about 900 homes centered around a 165-acre lake with seven miles of navigable waterways and 15 miles of shoreline, the water is…
Big Wheel Keep on Turning
While Jacob Preston is truly his own man, it might help to think of him as an Alabama mix of Garrison Keillor (including the height) and Tom “We’ll leave the light on for you” Bodett (Preston claims he listens to National Public Radio), with shades…
Adopt a Friend
Do you remember the days when pet stores occupied almost every major shopping mall? Do you remember those puppies or kittens who would gaze up at you with those sad, round eyes, just pleading for you to take them home and get them out of…
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…
Furrrr Fashion: Can I Get a Woof, Woof?
Whether planning an evening out with friends or a weekend at the bed and biscuit, sophisticated sweaters, Asian inspired evening wear, casual tees and unusual accessories make an appearance at every four-legged occasion. Hair and Nails By Irene Gonzalez Photography By Anne Jenni Stripes are in this…
Health Note: Let your food be your medicine
Cardiovascular disease is reported as the leading cause of death in the United States. About 30 million Americans suffer from heart or blood vessel disease and as many as 27 million from high blood pressure. Heart disease is the leading killer of women, responsible for…
Are You Flirting with Me?
If you really want to start a lively debate at your next cocktail party or any social gathering, just bring up the subject of flirting. Ask someone to demonstrate how to flirt with the opposite sex and you’ll get the standard “I don’t know exactly…
Editor's Note: February 2008
Sometimes I think it’s a good idea to remind myself of what makes me happy. You know, in case I forget. So, in honor of Groundhog Day (why not?), here is a list of things that make me happy. Some of these items make me…
5 Reasons to Celebrate Maggie Lowrey
1) Meet Maggie Lowrey, office mascot for CH2. She has been with the company since its inception. You could say she was the first employee. 2) Maggie was born in Mississippi to working Border Collies. They herded sheep for a living. 3) When she was…
Calling all Groundhogs!
Bad news. Our public relations initiative to have the media refer to us as the sweeter sounding “woodchuck” instead of rather grubby “groundhog” was a total bust. Blame Bill Murray (it WAS a funny movie). Also, the Power Point Presentation, “Woodchucks, the real Groundhogs,” we…
In Case you were Wondering, but were Too Afraid to Ask: Self Defense
She was stabbed repeatedly in a mall parking lot where she worked in Birmingham, Alabama. She was left alone to die at the age of 26, and she did. When they found her, she could not be immediately identified because her Dooney and Burke purse…
Latitude Adjustment: The Early Bird Gets the Worm
If you haven’t made any travel plans for 2008 yet, or would like to round out the year with an unexpected getaway, have I got some ideas for you. All these possibilities come with special discounts or amenities to sweeten the deal. Read on… For art…
It Could Be Worse
Being the first person to explore something can be as frightening as it can be riveting. Imagine the first person to walk into the black depths of a cavern, dive to the bottom of the sea with an untested breathing apparatus or eat an oyster.…
Wine and Chocolate: A Perfect Pair
In the month of February, there is a lot of stress when it comes to that wonderful LOVE holiday know as Valentine’s Day. Many have to find a date, locate a restaurant that actually has an available table, and find that perfect gift. I say…
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