Dispatches from Dewees Island

LIFE ON A SOUTH CAROLINA NATURE PRESERVE

The Home of My Heart

The Home of My Heart

“Home is where the heart is.” It’s such a well-worn expression we hardly think of what it means anymore. Some […]

2 months ago 14
Frog Fruits & Racer Snakes

Frog Fruits & Racer Snakes

The more I look at shells, snakes, and sand grains, the more I see how Mother Nature can take a theme and really run with it. I mean, have you noticed how common spirals are? Or how the top of a whelk shell resembles Romanesco broccoli?

April 26, 2020 10
Moonshine

Moonshine

It’s been hard to sleep lately. Not for the oh-so-obvious C-19 reasons, but because of the moon. The sky’s big […]

April 15, 2020 7
The Way of Wonder

The Way of Wonder

What I don’t know these days is a lot. Actually, I’ve never known all that much, but when I was […]

April 8, 2020 13
A Tale of Two Totems

A Tale of Two Totems

Two Wednesdays ago (or should I say lifetimes?), I met the Ladies of the Round Table for coffee at the […]

April 1, 2020 9
The Upchuck

The Upchuck

Well, readers, I had a fun little mystery to share with you this week, but then something happened.

March 25, 2020 11
A Pan-Clam-Demic

A Pan-Clam-Demic

Even with Covid-19 seeping across the planet, the sun still rises here on Dewees. And let me tell you, that […]

March 18, 2020 11
Fantasy Island, Part 2

Fantasy Island, Part 2

Within minutes Judy responded to our request. Yes, she could show us the island, and, yes, she’d meet us at […]

March 12, 2020 17
Fantasy Island, Part 1

Fantasy Island, Part 1

If we hear back by morning, do you want to go?” asked my husband, Chris. He was sitting in the […]

March 7, 2020 10

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