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Enjoying what’s now vs. what’s next

The advancements in technology that have taken place in the past 40 years are nothing short of astounding. What once required the space of an entire building has been reduced to fit inside a phone stuffed into your pants pocket. Although this is extraordinary, our expectation of what’...

Remembering Richard Gowe, co-creator of DIS Community Garden

This is dedicated to the memory of Richard John Gowe, the best friend, co-creator, and designer of the Daniel Island School and Community Garden, who passed away on June 7, 2025. He was 64 when we lost his physical presence among us, far too young, but the good news this column brings is...

How good are you at compromising?

In your most important relationships, do you have an equal voice? I always thought that compromise was a good thing. But after delving into the involuted world of relationships, I’m beginning to view the concept differently. Don’t get me wrong. I still value the ability, but I’m...

How good are you at trusting yourself and others?

“Trust is the foundation of every meaningful relationship we build,” writes Joanna Baars at counselling-directory.org.uk. “It creates safety, connection, and understanding. “But trust isn’t just about believing in others it starts with trusting ourselves. When we don’t trust our instincts...

Do our family pets go to heaven?

Ask any owner who has said goodbye to a pet, and they’ll tell you: losing a pet is losing family. But grief does more than ache – it wonders, do pets go to heaven? It’s a theological and philosophical question with no single, definitive answer, but it’s a question Father Gregory West,...

DIY or not? How to know when it’s time to call a pro

It’s an age-old question. Should I fix it or hire someone to fix it for me? The “it” in this situation could be anything. From gutter cleaning to car detailing, there’s a person you can hire to do any chore you either don’t feel like tackling or have no idea where to begin. I’m not a...

Erase your disappointments by celebrating sharp thinking

“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” - Les Brown, motivational speaker In case you missed it, more than a thousand people in Minneapolis recently attended what has become an annual celebration – the sharpening of a giant No. 2 pencil. ...

How good are you at managing pain?

Pain psychologist Rachel Zoffness explains, “Your pain voice is your inner bully – that negative, catastrophic voice in your head telling you that you’ll never get better, that the future is hopeless, that you can’t go out with friends or walk in the park. “Get familiar with her,” Zoffness...

Born to be wild: Life lessons from a runaway otter

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham, motivational runner In case you missed it, a Wisconsin zoo announced that it has called off the search for an otter on the loose since March, explaining that the animal “has made the...

Play ‘Discover the Secret Gems of Daniel Island’

We are excited to introduce you to a game created by one of your neighbors! Daniel Karsh is the creator of outer.games. In this week’s newspaper, take a look at the ad on the opposite page. Karsh encourages families to get out and get active this summer by playing Discover the Secret Gems...