BIRD OF WAR: This WW II era B-29, the "Ancient Mariner", is identical to those T.C. Griffin serviced on Saipan. It was originally on display at the Florence Air and Missile Museum, which Mr. Griffin founded, before being damaged by Hurricane Hugo and sent to Dobbins Air Base in Marietta, Georgia, where it currently remains … Continue reading The Griffin Brothers: Service Matters – A Veteran’s Day Tale of Sacrifice

(An explanation of what Meniere's disease is. I seek no sympathy; I will be fine...there are others facing much direr and darker days. But AWARENESS about this life-altering disease is a critical first step to finding the cure that so many pray for daily.) What is Meniere's disease? It seems hardly a day passes without … Continue reading What it’s like to have Meniere’s disease

At this moment 16 years ago, millions of Americans went quietly to bed, unaware that the next morning their world would change forever. Hundreds packed travel bags they would not live to open. Thousands unknowingly slept with loved ones for the very last time. We never know what the next day, hour, or minute will … Continue reading NEVER FORGET.

By Gray Bostick Oh, Brother, where art thou? Well, if it's Freeman Schmucker you're looking for, you're likely to have your best shot at finding him – and some of the most unusual and imaginative, as well as exquisitely hand-crafted, items in South Carolina – at 1040-A Broad Street in Camden, just under the sign … Continue reading Schmucker’s Brings Taste of Amish Life to Carolina

By Gray Bostick “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” So instructs Psalm 98:4. And with their World Famous Sunday Gospel Brunch dining and live music show, the House of Blues Myrtle Beach takes it literally. And then some. The truth is, the … Continue reading House of Blues Gospel Brunch a Seacoast Soul Lifter