In celebration of my graduation on Saturday, Forrest got us tickets to see Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria! They’ve been playing advertisements for Alegria on the radio and I’ve been singing the music for WEEKS. I’d never seen a Cirque show and I was super jazzed! Best gift EVER- well, a close tie with the year …
Author Archives: Elizabeth
period costumes on parade
On Saturday morning I heard the sound of drums outside. Naturally, I grabbed my camera and ran outside in my pajamas. I had a good idea what it was- this happens every year. Saturday was Confederate Memorial Day- it’s actually recognized by the state of SC. Basically, a parade of folks (some in costumes!) place …
Too cool for school.
Yesterday was a big day. My brother Marty, his girlfriend Susan, and I all graduated on the same day at the same time! Marty and Susan received their bachelor’s degrees from the University of South Carolina yesterday- his in civil engineering, hers in elementary education. And across town in a much smaller ceremony, I graduated …
On the street where we live
I don’t usually go out of my way to chat with strangers, but when I noticed a drawing on a wall and ladders down the street from our house, I did. I swung my car around, parked, and hopped out with my camera. The art teacher in me just couldn’t resist. This encounter could have gone horribly, …
Fitz and Hemingway
I’ve been called a crazy cat lady. Don’t get me wrong, I love all sorts of animals. We just happen to share our home with the two of the most outstanding cats in the world, Fitzgerald “Fitz” and Hemingway, so it’s easy to be a little biased. Fitz and Hemingway love cardboard boxes, toys that jingle, chasing reflections, …
A very good place to start
Hey! I’m Liz and I’ve finally convinced my husband, Forrest, to collaborate on a blog with me. We’ve been married for (nearly) three years and we live in a cozy townhouse in Columbia, SC with our two lovably insane cats and a turtle. I work as an art teacher and Forrest is a jack of …
Domesticated Artists 