March 2010

Angie Aparo
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
What You Need To Know About…Mortgages (Part I)
I hesitated to tackle this subject because, as we’ve all learned in a very painful way, the world’s economies almost imploded over the complications from residential mortgages. Who am I, a simple, humble small-town financial planner, to try to explain a topic that befuddled the…
Bruno Landscape And Nursery: It’s All About Family
It was a cool, sunny morning. In the unpretentious offices of Bruno Landscape and Nursery, Gary Bruno looked over at his wife, Mary Ann, who runs the office, then at his brother-in-law, Mark Nizolek, who runs the maintenance program. “How long have we known each…
Five Guys and a Gullah Diva
The Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide. The event will showcase a rare collaboration between celebrity chef, book author and Gullah ambassador, Sallie Ann Robinson and…
(OSU) GLEE (Club) Comes to Hilton Head
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
Quail Hunting on Rowe Farms: The C2 crew heads to Estill, SC for a day of Lowcountry fun with Jimmy Rowe.
Home Sweet Home One could not have asked for a more gracious host than Mr. Rowe. As we pulled down the long driveway to the lodge at Rowe Farms, three four-legged greeters came to meet us with tails wagging. A roaring fire pit surrounded by rocking…
He Says / She Says: Prenups
HE SAYS… Kanye West threw down the gauntlet in his song, “Gold Digger,” when he challenged men who weren’t punks to demand prenuptial agreements. Now, normally I don’t recommend that you take marital advice from any recording artist unless he’s a blues or country musician. B.B.…
Palmettoes
On Derek: Black Micro-Leather Sport Coat by Palmettoes, White Shirt by Paul & Shark In any business, the best asset you have in tough economic times is not necessarily money in the bank (although it helps tremendously); it’s a loyal customer base. Especially if your product…
The Great Frame Up
The old adage says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” After spending some time at The Great Frame Up in Bluffton, a lot of words come to mind: innovation, creativity, personality, savvy, original, and dare I say… genius. When you enter The Great Frame Up,…
Editor’s Note: March 2010
So let me tell you about my Valentine’s Day… It started with an 8 a.m. text from a friend of mine who just wanted to know if I was awake. And, thanks to that loud text message singing the strains of “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga…
Hilton Head Island is Going Green: Don’t miss the 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
There’s one day a year when “going green” doesn’t mean recycling or eating organic—it means attending the annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade! All the revelry without the drive to Savannah, Hilton Head’s beloved street party is now in its 27th year and…
New Procedure/Technique in Dentistry: DURAthin Veneers
As a cosmetic dentist, the goal is to give clients the beautiful smiles they want while preserving healthy, natural tooth structure. This is why one of my favorite procedures offered in my practice is DURAthin veneers. DURAthin veneers are very thin porcelain pieces which are custom…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Get Hitched on Hilton Head: Celebrity Judges Weigh In On What Is True Love (Special To CH2 /CB2)
It’s all over but the judging! Dozens of couples from the Lowcountry to Ohio have e-mailed their love stories to Get Hitched on Hilton Head, with hopes of saying I DO on the weekend of November 12-14, all expenses paid. Sponsors of the event have…
Osprey Village: Independent Living Options for Challenged Adults
The desire for quality of life is basic to all human beings. Beyond just a roof over our heads, we want a comfortable environment in which we can be ourselves and order our lives as we see fit. This is no less true for intellectually…
The Envelope Please…
Judging commenced for the Hilton Head Wine Fest the first weekend of February. Here are the best-of-show winners: Best of Show Bubbly: Gloria Ferrar Royal Cuvee Brut 2002, Carneros A fresh sparkling wine full of berry and cherry aromas with a hint of yeast and a trace…
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
What You Need To Know About…Mortgages (Part I)
I hesitated to tackle this subject because, as we’ve all learned in a very painful way, the world’s economies almost imploded over the complications from residential mortgages. Who am I, a simple, humble small-town financial planner, to try to explain a topic that befuddled the…
Bruno Landscape And Nursery: It’s All About Family
It was a cool, sunny morning. In the unpretentious offices of Bruno Landscape and Nursery, Gary Bruno looked over at his wife, Mary Ann, who runs the office, then at his brother-in-law, Mark Nizolek, who runs the maintenance program. “How long have we known each…
Five Guys and a Gullah Diva
The Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Lowrey Group and Honey Horn Plantation have unveiled plans for an extraordinary evening when culinary prowess and Gullah flavor collide. The event will showcase a rare collaboration between celebrity chef, book author and Gullah ambassador, Sallie Ann Robinson and…
(OSU) GLEE (Club) Comes to Hilton Head
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
Quail Hunting on Rowe Farms: The C2 crew heads to Estill, SC for a day of Lowcountry fun with Jimmy Rowe.
Home Sweet Home One could not have asked for a more gracious host than Mr. Rowe. As we pulled down the long driveway to the lodge at Rowe Farms, three four-legged greeters came to meet us with tails wagging. A roaring fire pit surrounded by rocking…
He Says / She Says: Prenups
HE SAYS… Kanye West threw down the gauntlet in his song, “Gold Digger,” when he challenged men who weren’t punks to demand prenuptial agreements. Now, normally I don’t recommend that you take marital advice from any recording artist unless he’s a blues or country musician. B.B.…
Palmettoes
On Derek: Black Micro-Leather Sport Coat by Palmettoes, White Shirt by Paul & Shark In any business, the best asset you have in tough economic times is not necessarily money in the bank (although it helps tremendously); it’s a loyal customer base. Especially if your product…
The Great Frame Up
The old adage says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” After spending some time at The Great Frame Up in Bluffton, a lot of words come to mind: innovation, creativity, personality, savvy, original, and dare I say… genius. When you enter The Great Frame Up,…
Editor’s Note: March 2010
So let me tell you about my Valentine’s Day… It started with an 8 a.m. text from a friend of mine who just wanted to know if I was awake. And, thanks to that loud text message singing the strains of “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga…
Hilton Head Island is Going Green: Don’t miss the 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
There’s one day a year when “going green” doesn’t mean recycling or eating organic—it means attending the annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade! All the revelry without the drive to Savannah, Hilton Head’s beloved street party is now in its 27th year and…
New Procedure/Technique in Dentistry: DURAthin Veneers
As a cosmetic dentist, the goal is to give clients the beautiful smiles they want while preserving healthy, natural tooth structure. This is why one of my favorite procedures offered in my practice is DURAthin veneers. DURAthin veneers are very thin porcelain pieces which are custom…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Get Hitched on Hilton Head: Celebrity Judges Weigh In On What Is True Love (Special To CH2 /CB2)
It’s all over but the judging! Dozens of couples from the Lowcountry to Ohio have e-mailed their love stories to Get Hitched on Hilton Head, with hopes of saying I DO on the weekend of November 12-14, all expenses paid. Sponsors of the event have…
Osprey Village: Independent Living Options for Challenged Adults
The desire for quality of life is basic to all human beings. Beyond just a roof over our heads, we want a comfortable environment in which we can be ourselves and order our lives as we see fit. This is no less true for intellectually…
The Envelope Please…
Judging commenced for the Hilton Head Wine Fest the first weekend of February. Here are the best-of-show winners: Best of Show Bubbly: Gloria Ferrar Royal Cuvee Brut 2002, Carneros A fresh sparkling wine full of berry and cherry aromas with a hint of yeast and a trace…
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