Amber Tullberg – Borne Salon Hair & Makeup

How do you find a great hair stylist when you move to a new city? Ask someone you see who has one. That’s how I found Amber Tullberg. Amber really listens to her client to find the best style. She is easy going and is always learning about the newest trends. Before you go to that wedding or other special occasion, Amber will work with you before the great day to make sure you look phenomenal. Amber will have your wedding party looking great or prepare your company members for that important photo shoot. Amber is located a 715 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina 29407. Phone: 843-371-6597. You can also book an appointment online at Borne.

Aging – Oy Vey

For a long time, I enjoyed a mirror-mind disconnect.  Being severely myopic, this illusion was bolstered by seeing myself in the mirror through a “Murder She Wrote” hazy filter.  I never liked being photographed, so many of my pictures are of a younger me, but with enhanced mobile phone photo technology, I get to see myself way too often.  So rather than thinking I still look 40, now I know I look 57. Continue reading “Aging – Oy Vey”

Angels Among US – Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter

If you are like me, you have had it with self-serving politics as usual.  But I was happy to discover that there are Angels Among Us.  I made this discovery with my son as we were fleeing impending hurricane Florence, predicted to hit Charleston, SC at a level 4.  We evacuated to Atlanta, GA, where we found The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Museum and Center.   There I learned of their amazing story. Continue reading “Angels Among US – Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter”

Trader Joe’s – Organic and Kosher Foods

Trader Joes

If you came to Charleston from the northeast, you may be in search of delicacies hard to find down here.  For me, it was kosher chicken.  With Passover approaching, I need kosher chicken to make my famous matzah-ball soup.  After local supermarkets in West Ashley had none.  So I ventured over to Mt. Pleasant to Trader Joe’s.  It appears that I am not alone.  Area synagogues order their kosher chickens from Trader Joe’s too!  Not only do they have kosher chicken, they also feature kosher meats and all sorts of fresh vegetables and fruits.   Continue reading “Trader Joe’s – Organic and Kosher Foods”