March 2021

From the Editor

The Thrill of Fear

By Margaret Clay

“It’s ironic how you feel most alive when your heart skips a few beats.” These popular words of wisdom can be seen on posters, T-shirts, and social media posts. They illustrate that heart-palpitating fear and heart-bursting joy, while residing on opposite ends of our emotional spectrum, can both cause an “adrenaline rush” that frequently blurs the line between the two. The “fight or flight” hormone of adrenaline is released into the bloodstream to speed up the body’s reaction time in high-pressure situations. Adrenaline increases our performance ability, heightens our senses, and decreases our ability to feel pain. It does this…

Bonding with Columbia

Nestled just off Devine Street, a little bungalow was waiting for someone with…
Read More »

Trifle

“Take three Naples biscuits … make a custard of a pint of cream…
Read More »

Preserving Centuries of Blooms

Two of Columbia’s most renowned gardeners are moving into apartment-styled condominiums. For one…
Read More »

Communication Skills 101

A child’s first and most important teachers are the parents, and one of…
Read More »

Independent Schools: In Their Own Words

Ben Lippen School 7401 Monticello Road, 29203 (803) 807-4110 BenLippen.com “Ben Lippen School…
Read More »

Malfunction Junction No Longer

Anyone who has traveled through the Midlands of South Carolina from north to…
Read More »

Et Cetera: Saint Patrick’s Day

In Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day began in the 17th century as a feast…
Read More »

The Thrill of Fear

Articles