Authors headed to Beaufort for the inaugural Short Story America Festival and Conference

The inaugural Short Story America Festival and Conference is scheduled for September 21-23 in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Every time I sit down to write this column, I’m obliged to contend with the devil on my shoulder… and the angel on my other one. The former is forever jumping up and down, vying for my attention – “Pick me, pick me! Write something controversial! Get ‘em all riled up!” – while the latter sits quietly, with her secret smile, trusting me to do the right thing. She doesn’t know me that well.

Sandra McIntyre opens at the SoBA Gallery

The Society of Bluffton Artists is presenting “A Private View,” a collection of figures, portraits and still life in watercolor and acrylic by Sandra McIntyre, now through October 7.

Whether you’re heading to your alma mater for a fall football game and tailgate meal, or to the river for a picnic, this menu of make-ahead dishes is sure to be hit! Sweet and Spicy nuts can be made early in the week and stored in air-tight containers for pre-game munching.