Scaredy Cat

Murals at Avondale, Charleston, S.C.

Scaredy Cat

I guess I’m just a scaredy cat …
I am afraid of everything.
Sometimes I almost jump a mile
when I hear a telephone ring.

It's even scary in my room
so I’ve got to have a light.
Who knows, there might be monsters
under my bed at night! 

C.J. Heck

Aaack! This was a new mural I spotted this morning behind the shops at Avondale. Freaky kinda cat!

The Edge of Town

Ashley River at the end of the Bikeway, Charleston, S.C.

Disobedience by A.A. Milne

James James
Morrison Morrison
Weatherby George Dupree
Took great
Care of his Mother,
Though he was only three.
James James Said to his Mother,
"Mother," he said, said he;
"You must never go down
to the end of the town,
if you don't go down with me."

James James
Morrison's Mother
Put on a golden gown.
James James Morrison's Mother
Drove to the end of the town.
James James Morrison's Mother
Said to herself, said she:
"I can get right down
to the end of the town
and be back in time for tea."

I remember marching around reciting it and stomping my feet to the rhythm as a kid and it comes to mind whenever I come to a spot that seems to be the edge of town. This morning it was the end point of my walk down the West Ashley Bikeway. I was the only person on the path but I only had to make Thanksgiving feast for two so my baking didn't take much time.

I had a nice lunch with my son and have much to be thankful for including YOU, the kind folks who take the time to drop by here, pause a moment and often leave a comment and make my day.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Greenway Walking

Scenes from West Ashley Greenway, Charleston, S.C.

It takes exactly half an hour to walk from my house to South Windermere along the West Ashley Greenway path. It is a lovely peaceful walk and I'd probably burn off a few calories if I hadn't paused for a yummy brunch at the Three Little Birds cafe.

Yeah, an extra hour! I've been bummed thinking I was losing an hour and then it struck me that it was the other way around. I am spending a bit of my extra time watching Saturday Night Live which is always at it's best during a campaign season.

Three Little Birds Cafe, Charleston, S.C.

Walk west young woman, walk west

Avondale, Charleston, S.C.

This is my walking neighborhood now. I can't tell you how many people have seen me walking, assumed my car had broken down and stopped to offer me a ride. Heheh. Folks at work stop me bewildered saying, "Was that you I saw walking on Highway 17?" Yep!

I do my best to wind my way between neighborhoods but sooner or later I have to dash across a highway even to get over to the greenway. I can walk to South Windermere shops if I have time and I can hike to a good number of grocery stores and restaurants. It ain't the peninsula but I do pretty good.

Burrell & Flynn is the new little coffee shop that tempts me with ice coffee after a long hot walk. I have avoided their pastry so far but they do make yummy pimento cheese. 

Burrell & Flynn, Charleston, S.C.

The Glass Onion at the far  end of this last shot is delicious of course but there is also some action at the old #1 Car Wash. It was suggested that it might be renovated for a restaurant as well. If I just stay here long enough perhaps all the good stuff will come to me.

Too bad I'm not a writer

Keats at Shelley

Kipling at Shelley

What a shame I'm not a writer. I've moved to the right neighborhood for them. There are more....Longfellow, Byron, Browning, Barrett. That settles it. I need to start writing.

Happy Birthday America!

Coburg Cow, Savannah Hwy, Charleston, S.C.

Happy birthday America! Now drink your chocolate milk. The Coburg Dairy isn't even the Coburg Dairy anymore but I think we'd revolt if they tried to change this landmark.

Watching the happy facebook posts coming in it looks like everyone had a great day and will be sore and  sunburned tomorrow.  I met my son for lunch at the Jamaican restaurant by the North Charleston Riverfront Park but we were in and out before all the happy chaos. Now I am watching the fireworks on tv while listening to the real ones outside.

Two more days of work and then the weekend - we can handle that. Every week should work this way!

Walking the Dog

Avondale Murals, Charleston, S.C.

Time to walk the dog before it gets too hot out.

I didn't realize quite how much I use my debit card until I couldn't. Bank of America sent me an email alert of suspicious charges. When we backtracked down the list, although they had stopped a $800 charge, there were a series of charges to dating sites including "Christian Cafe." Hmmmph. I hope I meet someone nice. 

I am steering my walk past Harris Teeter this morning. I bought all the ingredients for a Key Lime Pie except for the cream cheese.

Later kids!

Leaving the light on

Middleton Place, Charleston, S.C.

I've been at Middleton Place at dusk when these lamps are lit. It is a beautiful place at any time of year. 

Continuing my West Ashley neighborhood dining adventures, I walked out the Bikeway to Wapoo Rd. the other evening coming back on Savannah Hwy and stopping to eat at the Early Bird diner. What a happy surprise! I had the blackened green tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto sandwich and I think I've found my "thing". I tend to find one goodie that I keep going back for and this was delicious.Oh yum.

I made it to my Friday matinee at the Terrace and saw the Sound of My Voice. So, I've gone to a movie, a walk and dinner out. No wonder I love Fridays.

Have a good weekend kids!

Neighborhood Dining - West Ashley

Taco Spot, Charleston, S.C.

I worried about leaving all my neighborhood gourmet grocery stores when I moved West Ashley but I am not exactly starving to death. I've been checking out all the local places to eat. Last week I went to Al Di La (not impressed this time although I have loved it in the past) with my son and Sunday night I walked around the corner to Taco Spot for a tasty black bean quesadilla. It is a tiny spot!

Hot Sauce at Taco Spot, Charleston, S.C.

This evening I met my friend Susan and we ate at a picnic table outside at the Glass Onion. Check out this feast! I have half of it in a doggie bag for tomorrow.  I just discovered that the Glass Onion has a blog and includes some recipes. Enjoy: The Glass Onion Blog.

Glass Onion,Charleston, S.C.

Where shall I go next?