The Surprise

With the approach of the Thanksgiving season, many are experiencing a heightened sense of gratitude. Although it may not appear on the surface as if our society is desiring to be thankful, I...

Magnolia Plantation and Slavery

Having been born and raised in the northeastern United States, Misty and I felt an inclination to learn more about the tragic experiences of slavery that once existed in our nation. We felt...

An Unexpected Encounter

Monadnock. That was our destination when arriving in Greenville, SC. More specifically, Paris Mountain State Park, also known as a monadnock – a mountain that rises up out of otherwise flat land. We...