I just want to do God’s will. And he’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. So I’m happy tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.  – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

I may be among the few human beings yet alive who can remember – and with fond appreciation – the superb actress, singer, and comedic performer, Beatrice Lilly. Indeed, she was known during her long career as the funniest woman alive. 

In an effort to acknowledge 2020 Beaufort County and Jasper County high school graduates who have worked so hard this year during the pandemic, FWDG is offering one free pillow (a $99 value) to each high school grad who visits the furniture store and brings in their diploma. The student must be present to receive the pillow. Pillows are available for pickup 7 days a week at FWDG: 745 Robert Smalls Pkwy in Beaufort, one mile East of the Broad River Bridge. Store hours are Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm and Sun 1-5pm. 

An excerpt from a novel in progress by David Kiser

In March of this year, David Kiser of Anderson, South Carolina, was selected as the first recipient of a Pat Conroy Literary Center Writers Residency. David stayed for 10 days at the Marshsong Cottage of residency benefactor Mary Ellen Thompson, during which time he made great progress on his first novel and his nonfiction history of music in the Palmetto State. David is an adjunct professor of piano at Anderson University and host of “On the Keys” on South Carolina Public Radio. An excerpt from his novel-in-progress is reprinted here with the author’s permission.