That's Lauderdale
A blog about the joy of being stuck in the pluff mud of life.About the Blogger
David Lauderdale has written columns and editorials about life in the Lowcountry since 1977. | Email David
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South Carolina history still flowing for the master, Walter Edgar
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Spring Island burst like a painted bunting into the lives of those lucky enough to be there in its quail-hunting heyday. It reached deep into their souls to pull out feelings of joy, ruggedness and a bond with family and nature. Then that feeling drifted away on butterfly wings, to live within the hearts of a few.
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