Jen Takes on the World: Episode 2

   Not only did I get to try kayaking for the first time, in the ocean no less, on my Charleston adventure, but BOTH times we went out, we saw dolphins just 10-20 feet from our kayaks. I am a lucky girl. So, planning out the next episode of my proposed TV series, "Jen Takes on the World" was a no-brainer: exploring the inlets of the Atlantic ocean by kayak; baking in the sun; swatting mosquitos as big as my arm; dragging the kayak along and trudging through the thigh-high plough (pluff?) mud during low tide. And my animal companion would be a dolphin. It was fun to watch them splash and play—possibly hunting?—along the shoreline.

   Charleston had a wide variety of waterfowl, too: great blue and green herons, brown pelicans, seagulls, snowy egrets, bitterns, laughing gulls, and more. Photos to come... for now, some videos!

Jen Takes on the World: Episode 1

random Hallmark moments

I love any excuse to visit the 8th floor of the main building. Great art as soon as you step off the elevator. My favorite is the Alphonse Mucha:

more classic poster design:

one of Saul Steinberg's famous Santas:

Roger Shimomura painting in the 2420 building:

We are very fortunate that the Hall family cultivates such a love of art!