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Golf: the musical
By Richard Hricik When it comes to the blessings that are my children, I am hard-pressed to find anything lacking. They are separated by only two years of age, almost to the day, but other than those calendar pages, very little keeps them apart. My girls are each other’s best friend and constant... »
Book Review: Feeling as Free as a Fish
By Kristin Hackler Ellison Smith IV, a Sullivan’s Island resident who describes himself as “a lawyer by profession and a fisherman by trade,” is a true-blooded Charlestonian who grew up with one foot in the marsh and the other on a boat. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a major in English,... »
Op-Ed: The Island Curmudgeon – The Czaring of America
By William J. Duggan Wake up, America! Our Constitution is being shredded by Socialist ideologies. The Executive Branch of Government has by-passed the Legislative Branch with Czarism. The Executive Branch has politicized the Supreme Court through the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. The Executive Branch has reached out to strangle capitalism. Through TARP... »
Op-ED: Seabrook survey dodges key issues
By Glenda Miller With just days remaining for Seabrook Island property owners to return their proxies in response to four referendum questions, residents also are being asked to complete the annual survey. Conducted jointly by the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) and the Seabrook Island Club (SIC), the questionnaire is divided into eleven sections, including... »
Op-Ed: The Island Curmudgeon: The phoenix will rise from the ashes
By William J. Duggan A few years ago I used a pen to paint a portrait of political incompetence. The Palmetto Connection was kind enough to publish these articles. The Clinton years provided much fodder for political satire. Unfortunately, The Palmetto Connection ceased to exist and I hope there was no cause and effect involved. That... »
Op – Ed: The Island Curmudgeon: The Massachusetts Witch Hunts
By William J. Duggan The date is January 19, 2010. The senatorial race for Massachusetts has been won by a Republican, Scott Brown. The looser was the Democratic Attorney General, Martha Coakley. Every American, Republican or Democrat, should thank the people of Massachusetts for their choice of Senator. They should also thank Dorothy Rabinowitz, a... »
Op-Ed: – The Island Curmudgeon – Time to lighten up: Let’s go to the three ring circus
By William J. Duggan When I was a little boy many years ago, my father took me to the circus. It was a very exciting experience. The lights, the colors, the music, the entertainers, and the animals simply enthralled me; especially the clowns. In my old age, I am once again thrilled by the Three... »
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