Carol Lucas is a retired high school teacher and a Lady’s Island resident. She is the author of the recently published “A Breath Away: One Woman’s Journey Through Widowhood.”
As we move toward July 4 and the celebration of our country, there is so much to be recognized about where we were, where we are, and where we appear to be going. You, dear reader, will be deluged with television programs, written treatises, and personal interaction with friends as to what this date means and how it should be celebrated.
Happy July 4th, dear readers Read More »
Recently a friend asked, “What does trust mean to you?”
I had to pause and think about that. I could have given some standard definition that includes such descriptors as honesty, reliability, safety. Somehow those seem mundane in a larger sense.
Is trust a gut feeling that should be listened to? Maybe. I know that often I am too trusting, and I pay the price later. That said, I have always erred on the side of giving someone a chance until he/she shows himself to be otherwise. And if that person has indicated such from the beginning, and you have missed the clues, then shame on you.
Lucas: Why not debate? Read More »
So much has been happening on the national level that I fear we may have lost track of a significant event in May in South Carolina. That James Clyburn was the target was evident. The attempt to redraw the voting districts of our state met with defeat, however, thanks to a crossover by five senators. But more on those heroes later.
Lucas: Kudos to those who found their moral core Read More »
Let me start off by saying that I debated long and hard whether or not to write this particular column because it involves my pride as well as my judgment.
Carol’s not so-grand adventure Read More »
I wish I could say that I had put together the title of this piece, but I didn’t. I was reading a short summary of a meeting between President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe, and these were the words used to describe a private moment as the two leaders stood before the marble columns of the Lincoln Memorial in April of 2015.
Guiding our nation through moral complexity Read More »
It was Brian Cobb who wrote this: “King Charles delivered a well-crafted diplomatic speech, appealing to the ideals of Democracy, the Constitution, Pluralism, Human Rights and the ties of our shared histories. He did not insult our intelligence; he did not deprecate or threaten anyone based on gender, race, party or ideology. Charles spoke the truth. He did not lie. I repeat, he did not lie.”
It takes a real king to educate a wannabe Read More »
As it stands, I am saddened by what we have become, by what we are tolerating, by “who we are.” And I pray for better days ahead.
The closest I have ever come to a book review was back in my teaching days. I participated in curriculum meetings where we determined what kids would read, Grades 9 through 12. This was at a time when teachers held sway, and parents didn’t become hysterical about banning books. But, I digress (early, I know).
A book review … with a mix of serendipity Read More »
On Saturday, the people of this country rose up in vast numbers to protest. Some 3,300 events (and an early estimate of 8 million people) protested the current administration and all it is doing to bring down our democracy. Make no mistake, the world watched, and some even contributed.
Democracy doesn’t fear protest … dictators do Read More »
There are times when I wish I had something really joyful and enlightening to write about. I mean that sincerely.
