- Stratton Lawrence
Staff Writer
"Way back in the days when the grass was still green
and the pond was still wet
and the clouds were still clean,
and the song of the Swomee-Swans rang out in space...
one morning, I came to this glorious place."
—Dr. Seuss
Category Archives: City Paper Staff Blogs
Conscious Events this Weekend - Fair Trade Day, Green Soccer, Think Global Act Local
May 7, 2008 – 12:27 pm
There’s some very cool stuff going on this weekend. Forgive me for straight-up posting the releases, but it’s the easiest way to get you the info on a busy day when I’m trying to finish up to drive to Myrtle Beach to hurl on Led Zeppelin - The Ride.
Pangaea Day at the Daily Dose
WHO: WINEDINEWINE […]
Reggae Block Party moves to Marion Square
May 6, 2008 – 9:52 am
I was pretty surprised to see this in a Piccolo Spoleto email this morning. The block parties on the steps of the Customs House have been a tradition for years. Even though I love the feel of being on the harbor, the sight of the massive Customs House steps covered in hundreds of dancing people, […]
Groovy new art at J. Paulz
May 5, 2008 – 3:28 pm
Local artist Janelle Riolo is putting on an art show tomorrow night at J. Paulz on Maybank Highway. I went to her show last year and was duly impressed by the quality and bright, alive nature of her paintings. She’s promised a sweet playlist to accompany the viewing, mingling, and sipping.
Is Will Ferrell just greenwashing?
May 5, 2008 – 2:24 pm
Just when I thought I’d vomit if I heard the word “green” again (at least in quotation marks like I’ve just done here), I saw this video. Put the earmuffs on your kids for this one - there’s some big boy language.
GREEN TEAM!!!
Ethically eating shrimp?
April 30, 2008 – 7:24 pm
Salon.com has one of the best stories I’ve read in awhile on the sustainability of seafood. (Actually it’s an interview with author Taras Grescoe about the new book Bottomfeeder).
With our local shrimping fleet facing a do-or-die season that begins this week, this information is timely. Salmon is a bigger no-no than I realized (unless it’s […]
Pet Helpers is full
April 30, 2008 – 3:10 pm
I’m going to post this entire letter we received from Pet Helpers’ Emily Laurie yesterday. I got the numbers used in the story from an employee. We’ve smoothed things over with them, but apparently a lot of folks have tried to take them dogs this week after reading the article. I disagreed with her that […]
Santee Cooper execs get a big raise
April 28, 2008 – 4:38 pm
The top five executives at Santee Cooper are getting a collective $86,565 annual raise.
CEO Lonnie Carter’s boost of $29,991 (up to $404,756) is more than most teachers, or alt-weekly writers for that matter, make in an entire year.
The “ironic”(her words) part of it that company spokeswoman Laura Varn points out is that executives at private […]
DNR Open House this Saturday
April 28, 2008 – 4:25 pm
This got cut from City Picks:
At the Department of Natural Resource’s facility at the end of Fort Johnson Road, a few hundred scientists and researchers work tirelessly to monitor and protect our waterways, forests, and islands. Their jobs are likely among the most important (and fun) of anyone in the Lowcountry. This Saturday, they’ll be […]
Going Out Greenly - Upcoming Eco-vents in Charleston
April 24, 2008 – 10:16 am
April 29 - Free Sustainable Home Renovation Workshop
The Sustainability Institute’s home renovation workshop will focus on easy-to-do suggestions for saving money, better health, and sustainability when renovating. Topics will include energy conservation, indoor air quality, moisture control, and native landscaping. Meet at The GreenHouse, 1441 East Montague Avenue in North Charleston. Call the Sustainability Institute […]
Butts Out on the Beach? — Folly Beach considering a smoking ban
April 23, 2008 – 10:35 am
Last week, Folly Beach City Councilman Dave Stormer sent out a draft ordinance of a smoking ban to the other members of Council. The item will likely be on the agenda at Council’s May 27 meeting, just as North Charleston, the only other major municipality in the county without a ban, debates their own.
“I’m […]
