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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Round 2 It …..

“I’ll get around to it.” A phrase repeated by a precocious, barely mustachioed teenager who felt he had better things to do than the tasks that his mother wanted done around the house. In class one morning, I opened up a textbook, to find a sticker. A ‘Round 2 It’ sticker. Mom had a rather subtle way of getting messages across to me. It has stuck with me as reminder all my life. Thinking through some decision points recently, I mused where my mom’s “Round 2 It” sticker might apply. This morning’s M5T gets round to getting “Round 2 It’ in life.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Would Rather …..

For the record, I was not the buyer of the $1.28 billion ticket this week....I will confess to dropping two bucks down on the lottery and giving myself the time to have a few moments – to which I will also confess to wasting far too much time - fantasizing as to how I would use such funds. Those thoughts lead me to pen this morning’s M5T about things I would rather have.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Living Full …..

The Weather Channel called for rain. However, the forecast failed to include the word “monsoon” levels of precipitation. I was at the photo-hole between T11 and T12 at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the heavens opened with a Noahesque torrent. ...Waiting for the rain to stop, dripping all over the interior of the car (sorry Avis), the phrase, “Living Full” came to mind. I grabbed a pen and paper from my camera bag and this week’s M5T poured out.

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“Monday 5 Things ….. Graham’isms …..

Hang around me long enough and you’ll hear certain phrases that I use quite often. I can’t take credit for all of them, but I have embraced them, living the meanings behind them for years. This morning’s M5T shares some of these simple, yet profound perspectives on life that I’ve adopted as Graham’isms.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Meditations of a Philosopher King …..

A good friend of mine has been going through a particularly tough valley at this point in his life. He mentioned to me that his daughter has ordered him a copy of ‘The Meditations’. It’s been one of my go-to books during challenging times in my life. Today M5T looks at some of the musings of an emperor who has been called a Philosopher King.

“Monday 5 Things ….. A Straddled Border…..

This past Friday, on July 1st, Canada celebrated 155 years of a self-governing country with a division of powers between federal and provincial governments. This morning, July 4th, the US will celebrate 246 years of independence as a representative republic. Today’s M5T straddles both sides of the 49th parallel to celebrate the two greatest countries in the world.

#PLAYSOUTH Savannah Comic Con

Headed for its ninth annual comic book and gaming extravaganza, Savannah Comic Con, “the only locally owned comic con,” is gearing up for the last weekend of July…

Brew Your Heart Out

Powered by mountain candy & puppies / Sycamore Brewing After a full day of exploring all Uptown has to offer, what could be better than a cold brew at the largest Charlotte-born…

For the Love of Story

Actor Shea Whigham talks storytelling, the South, and the beauty of the human heart in the afterglow of his latest limited series, “Gaslit.” Shea Whigham fell in love with storytelling in the…

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“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Of Ari, Randy, James, Bill, & 4 Brits …..

Aristotle wrote in his seminal tome, “Ethics”, that there are three types of friendship. The first is a friendship of utility or advantage. Each person may not even really like each other, but there is a mutually profitable relationship in which each person provides something that the other needs. The second is a friendship based on pleasure or fun. Once the fun stops, a deeper friendship can break through. The third and most profound, is what Aristotle called the “friendship of good-will”. A genuine friend that loves another for the sake of that other person. In a word, “true”. With a nod to Aristotle, and other lesser recognized philosophers Randy Newman, James Taylor, Bill Withers, and the Beatles, today’s M5T looks at true friendship.

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Sheila Doney’s Buyers Edge

With the real estate market fueled by high demand, everybody has had to get creative and learn a new way to navigate offers and negotiations. The Sheila Doney Team isn’t afraid of the challenge.

2022 Most Stylish: Kelly Caron Curated

Award-winning, distinctive full-service interior design for Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and surrounding areas. Builder and architect friendly. Bonus: the curated resort wear collection for women. Entrepreneurial inspiration As an art student, I was inspired by the home aesthetic. Not only…

2022 Most Stylish: Nine Line Apparel

Nine Line set out to reawaken patriotism, reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing, and to not-so-subtly encourage other people to do the same. Entrepreneurial inspiration My dad was an entrepreneur, so I know the upsides and downsides of being one!  I like being…

2022 Most Stylish: Thompson Savannah

Experience Savannah like never before. Find luxury along the Savannah River’s edge where the Historic District meets the Eastern Wharf. Entrepreneurial inspiration We find our energy and motivation as we look to the…

2022 Most Stylish: The Ryder Hotel

A boutique escape-meets-experience 91-room hotel with a lively pool, coffee bar, and tropical bar.  Entrepreneurial inspiration Charleston’s reputation for Southern hospitality is our inspiration. As…

2022 Most Stylish: The Soapery

A festival of fragrance, this boutique features intoxicating scents in hand-crafted bath and body products. Earth-friendly recyclables and refillables. Smell good, do good. Entrepreneurial inspiration Economic need! I was an over 40 single…

2022 Most Stylish: SAVI Interiors

Style on tap. A collaborative surface design studio and homewares boutique for modern living. Surfaces. Furniture. Interior Design. Entrepreneurial inspiration I always dreamed of owning a boutique. I’ve worked in a variety…

Asked and Answered

What the Coastal Empire’s top attorneys have to say about navigating the complexities and conquests of your legal needs.

2022 Most Stylish

Going about your business with style in Savannah and beyond requires a very special set of skills. These companies bring a unique personality to the table, passion for what they do, compassion for their clients, a particular love for the community they serve, and a team behind the work that’s most stylish of all.

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Legal Eagles: South’s Greatest Lawyers of 2022

No matter what you face, do it with confidence when you’re shoulder to shoulder with a legal team who cares. Meet some of the most respected regional attorneys and practices, committed to have your back until you get your life back. 

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“Monday 5 Things” ™ ….. Patterns …..

It was a long but productive week. I was enjoying a cleansing ale as the waves of the evening tide meandered their way higher up the beach. I softly sang along with the guitarist playing on the patio of the hotel, leaned back in my chair, and looked up. Contrasted against an azure sky, golden sunset light painted the cotton-like cumulus and thin wispy strands of cirrus clouds. Soft sea breeze winds leisurely fashioned patterns with the clouds. The serenity of the moment served not only to wash off the stress of the week but left me with a sense of deep gratitude and awe. Jotting down thoughts of patterns, this morning’s M5T took form.

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“Monday 5 Things” ™ ….. Everyone …..

I recently read about a newspaper reporter for the Lewiston Morning Tribune named David Johnson. For over 20 years, he has picked a name out of the local phone book and, if the person called agrees to be interviewed, their story is printed in his Friday column, “Everyone Has a Story”. Wow do I wish I had thought of that. Johnson inspired this morning’s M5T by starting a new week considering things that everyone has.

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“Monday 5 Things” ™ ….. So I Asked Myself …..

Taking a meandering drive through the back roads of upper New York state, I pondered the movie and the father/son relationship of Carl and Bud Fox, as well as the complexities of Gekko, Darien, Sir Wildman, and Lou. As I crested a hill, one of the stunning finger lakes of that area came into view just as ‘Once in a Lifetime’ began to play. Existential questions raised by the lyrics of David Byrne began to fill my head and I had to pull over.

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“Monday 5 Things” ™ ….. Marked Time …..

Time. Five days that focused on time. Departure and arrival times. Session times, start times, lap times, finish times. Prep time for the team to get the cars ready for testing and racing. Time through the bus-stop, the esses, the boot, the heel, the toe. Time between corners to photograph beautiful cars at speed. Time to observe, to contemplate, to appreciate.

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“Monday 5 Things” ™ ….. Sunsets, Mermaids & Un’s …..

It was a perfect low country evening. Wispy clouds, no gnats or humidity, and a rising flower moon that was a day away from being full. All were minor in comparison to our serious task at hand. Four-year-old Nellie was on her first boat ride and we were on a quest for mermaids and dolphins.

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“Monday 5 Things”™…..Thumper’s Theorem…..

Each year since my mom’s passing from Alzheimer’s, I’ve devoted the Monday after Mother’s Day to her memory. My mom was a gentle soul, who did not have an easy life growing up, but she always had a smile, a memory, or a story to share with anyone she met. I rarely ever heard her say a negative thing about anyone else. As far back as I can recall into my childhood, she drummed into me, the “Thumper” approach to life.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Four Letter Words …..

Sitting in my office in the wee hours of a Thursday morning, I heard two men loudly arguing on the sidewalk right under my window. It seemed that every second word from each of them was a expletive that rhymes with buck. I looked down from my window to keep an eye on them until they parted ways. As I sat back down at my desk, the heaviness of their anger, the violence of their speech, and the use of their profanity got me thinking about other four-letter words. This morning’s M5T considers four-letter words to live by.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. If I Had A Million Dollars …..

This morning's M5T may give you some insight into how somewhat peculiar thought patterns in my brain work. I leave you with some distinctly ironic names (which I did not make up – you can Google them) of finance professionals to hopefully start your week with a chortle.

Come, sit, heal

The top-notch medical equipment and treatment offered at BVC are matched by their dedication to customer care. In one of the most emotionally challenging industries, the staff goes above and beyond to keep tails wagging – both your fur babies and yours.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. Risen Indeed …..

I quietly stepped out on the balcony of our room and for over two hours watched as the storm slowly moved over the ocean and meandered up the Georgian coast. Dazzling flashes of lightning illuminated the grounds of the resort, the whitecaps of waves, and backlit the dark and ominous clouds. The winds drove rain sideways and buffeted the palm trees. My body resonating with every concussive tonitruant of thunder. I have always marveled at thunderstorms; so much peace found in the midst of so much turbulence.

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“Monday 5 Things”™…..Before You Grumble About Monday…..

Driving back and forth between Savannah and Jacksonville these past few weeks has given me a lot of windshield time to think, to pray, and to generally be thankful for all the incredible blessings in life. This morning’s M5T looks at changes that have affected all our lives.

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GoSouth / Charleston

Crowning the midpoint of the South Carolina coast, the very name Charleston is synonymous with class, style, and grandeur.

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“Monday 5 Things”™….. …..Chuck’isms…..

The current state of life for Ukrainians has brought many people, your scribe included, to their knees in prayer for a country under siege. I was reminded of a M5T that I wrote six years ago about one of the most prolific preachers that the world has known. Charles Spurgeon is said to have preached 3,500 sermons over 40 years. He was known for speaking clearly (with surprising wit and humor) and for making the bible relevant to everyone’s life. The profundity of his words is a legacy over 130 years later. This morning’s M5T considers some of my favorite Spurgeon quotes.

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Everhart’s Saints of the South

“There wasn’t one note of singing while women hung out the wash, no chatting over fences, no children shouting in play, not one chant of the alphabet from the schoolroom; silent were the swishing of brooms in yards and absent were the fragrant smells from cook pots…the camp had quietly died, its lifeblood withdrawing, the same way blood withdraws to the center of the body when dying.”

GoSouth / North Carolina

Asheville North Carolina will take you from quaint to quintessence, nature to nightlife, hipster to high-end, and back again. It’s everything you’d think the famed Blue Ridge Mountains would offer, then full of surprises you’d never expect to find in this tucked-away treasure and rejuvenating retreat.

A Bite of Fresh Air in Outdoor Dining Spaces

We’re all looking for a reason to spend more time outside now that warmer temperatures and longer days are on their way. Whether you’re shaking off the winter blues or finally able to plan a safe get-together with friends and family, it’s better with good food and a great view. A tasty cocktail or frosty beer wouldn’t hurt, either!

Savannah Music Festival

Savannah’s internationally acclaimed music festival is entering its 33rd year, now billed as “Georgia’s largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world.”

Mountainfilm On Tour – Savannah

In its 11th year, this local cinematic celebration is inspired by and modeled after the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, a documentary film festival with a primarily non-fiction focus, elevating environmental, social, political, and cultural issues of importance.

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