Tag: Life & Tradition

Guilty as Charged: Regret and Responsibility

Edith Piaf, the diminutive French singer who could belt out a tune like nobody’s business, won acclaim for her song “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” or “No, I Regret Nothing.” Most of us in adulthood probably don’t share that sentiment. Regret can sit on our shoulders like a paratrooper’s pack, weighing us down by the…


Charleston Charm: Colonial Revival Showplace ‘C. Bissell Jenkins House’ for Sale

One of Charleston peninsula’s grandest properties, the C. Bissell Jenkins House on Murray Boulevard, is available for purchase. Built in 1913, the house was the first home located along the new thoroughfare near the Ashley River. Designed by Walker and Burden architects, the mansion is a perfect example of the Charleston Colonial Revival style that…


Formal Dining: A Survival Guide

Formal dinners can be a lot of fun, but if you’ve never attended one, it can be a bit daunting to know how to behave and what to wear. No need to worry; we’ll make sure you have a great time. Watch Your Host or Hostess If the dinner isn’t formal, men should wear a…


10 Tips for Organizing Your Home Before the Holiday Season

You have just over two weeks to spiff up the house for Thanksgiving—and the December holidays (and fun) can overload anyone. So get going now and have a more relaxing season the next month and a half! If my family was ever expecting company while I was growing up, my mom insisted that the house…


Roasted Cabbage Wedges Make an Unexpectedly Beautiful Side Dish

These roasted cabbage wedges with honey and balsamic vinegar make an attractive side dish that’s also very easy to prepare. You can use red or green cabbage or make a double batch with one of each for a pretty presentation. Balsamic Roasted Cabbage Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 6 1/2 teaspoon…


Episode 10: Hungary – Tokaj

The approaching wine harvest is the most beautiful time for Count Arno von Wimpffen and his wife Countess Katinka Kékessy-Wimpffen. For weeks the local Roma families harvest the grapes on the Kékessy vineyard in Tokaj, the estate has been in the Hungarian noble family for generations. They have invited friends and family to a festive…


Film Review: ‘Julia’: Informative Documentary About an American Culinary Icon

PG-13 | 1h 35min | Biography, Documentary | 12 November 2021 (USA) Although not the first non-fiction U.S. TV show about cooking (“Sunday Evening Supper” in 1940 preceded it), the PBS-produced “The French Chef” (1963–1973) was the first program of its kind to be hosted by a woman. She was Julia Child, and it would be safe to declare that she…


Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading

This week, we suggest a bit of humor to brighten your days, and recommend a classic American play that will touch your heart. History A Forgotten History of America History of the United States By Noah Webster Written for students in 1838, this textbook by prolific author Noah Webster (of dictionary fame) is a fascinating…


5 Reasons to Try Year-Round Homeschooling

Veteran homeschoolers around the world share a well-kept secret that I’m going to let you in on—year-round homeschooling. I know this might sound challenging, but it can actually revitalize your homeschool. First, let’s define year-round homeschooling. Basically, you do school from January through December, but instead of taking off during the summer months, you take…


‘World Kindness Day’ Special—Ancient Tales of Wisdom: The Power of Kindness

World Kindness Day, celebrated annually on Nov. 13 by many countries around the globe since its introduction by the World Kindness Movement in 1998, is an observance day to highlight good deeds in the community and to remind us all of the positive power of the virtue of kindness—the common thread that binds us all; kindness…