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My dad’s nickname for me is Roots. It comes from my oldest cousin who used to call me “cute” but as he couldn’t say his “c” sound, his “cute” became “toot.” So I was “toots” for awhile, until my dad eventually adapted it to Roots. Roots. It’s an interesting word in the English language with… [Read More]
This week, I’m relaxing in a condo in North Myrtle Beach with my parents, my brothers Harry and Jeremy, and my sister-in-law Celia. We’ve only been here a few days, but already, nostalgia has dominated our conversations. While Dan was still here, we took a leisurely drive over to Myrtle Beach. I pointed out all… [Read More]
My sophomore year of college, I was a debutante at the Danse de Noel in my hometown of Greenwood, SC. As part of our season, each family hosted a party in honor of all the debutantes. For example, my parents hosted a dance lesson for all the debutantes and our escorts so we could learn… [Read More]
I am a few months shy of 28. By my 25th birthday, I had traveled more than most people do in a lifetime. My first year out of Furman, I worked as a live-in au pair for a half-French, half-Irish family in Le Vésinet, the wealthiest suburb of Paris. I proceeded to fall in love… [Read More]
For our first wedding anniversary, Dan and I wanted to do something special. A quick Google search revealed Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn & Spa in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia. A bed & breakfast, less than two hours away from Atlanta, in the mountains, with its own spa? Need I say more? Dan and I immediately realized it was… [Read More]
This weekend will mark four weeks since I finally moved from Ohio to Georgia. I am already so thankful to be here! I’m thankful to be with my husband every day. I’m thankful Dan has a job again, one he enjoys doing. I’m thankful that I saw Wicked with my Furman friend Leah. I’m also… [Read More]
