Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2016

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T here are lots of reasons we have two managing editors at mount
Pleasant Magazine. Although Brian and I don’t always see eye to eye, we have a mutual love for this
publication that helps us get the job done and keeps our readers – that’s you – at the forefront of
everything we do.
Nevertheless, we have our differences, and one
disagreement is over the importance of good weather.
Brian always talks about how he “never checks the
weather” because his mood isn’t swayed by the presence of sunlight or rain
since they are conditions he can’t control. While I don’t disagree that the
weather is not up to us, I believe it does affect our well-being, especially
in the Lowcountry, where we thrive on sunny days and warmth to help us
embrace the beauty of our backyards.
That said, I’ve always thought of spring as a time for good news. After
the hardships of January and February (but don’t get me wrong; I like
winter, too – it’s good for writerly reflection), March and April are ideal
months to get outside and get excited about the bounty of spring.
Our front cover speaks to this bounty. Taken by photographer John
Kurc, it captures a member of the
Charleston Rowing Club as he navigates
the waters at Palmetto Islands County
Park in Mount Pleasant. Doesn’t he
look peaceful? Because of our magazine
timeline, we shot this on a chilly January
morning – but thanks to the talent of
our models, our photographer and Brian,
who planned the shoot, it’s a perfect im-
age for why we love Mount Pleasant.
Meanwhile, this issue includes the Spring and Summer edition of our popular “In
Good Taste” supplement. The cover photo, taken by food photographer James Stefiuk,
includes a few of the leaders for various farmers markets around the Lowcountry.
From left to right are Adam Chandler and Meg Moore of the Sunday Brunch Farmers
Market, Harrison Chapman of downtown Charleston’s market and Tracy Richter of
Mount Pleasant’s market. My appreciation also goes out to GrowFood Carolina for equipping us with fruit and veggies
to brighten up this photo.
Turn to page 104 and read writer Kalene McCort’s feature on local markets, the best places to score produce grown
in South Carolina soil.
Elsewhere in this issue, you’ll find more content to engage you and your family in warm weather fun. Whether you’re
planning on the Volvo Car Open, the Southern Ground Music Festival, the 29th annual Blessing of the Fleet or the
Cooper River Bridge Run, there’s no shortage of outdoor events for this time of year. You’ll also love reading about DIG
SOUTH’s return in 2016, local driftwood artist Bob Humphrey, the historic Mount Pleasant light in the Old Village
and much more.
I believe that these spring days are a time for living in the moment and enjoying what we have – and I sincerely
hope this issue of Mount Pleasant Magazine encourages you to do just that. Until next time, enjoy the blue skies and
the green leaves.
Yours,
Denise K. James
Managing Editor
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