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Still lost in Publix

I feel Norma Desmond’s pain. You may recall the aging movie actress in “Sunset Boulevard.” Like Norma, I used to consider myself “big,” a captain of industry – making global strategic decisions and mobilizing thousands of fellow workers. Then came retirement. I descended the corporate ladder to...

Winter is a great time for a Debt Snowball

Debt can often feel like a heavy blanket, stifling your ability to plan for the future or enjoy the present. If you’ve been looking for a way out, you’ve likely encountered the Debt Snowball method. Popularized by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, this strategy isn't just about math – it’s...

Your time matters, and so does how you use it

Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. - Napoleon Hill After much anticipation and hype, here we are. Welcome to 2026! The rush of the holidays is in the rearview mirror, and credit card statements will soon arrive like the ghost of Christmas past. New Year's resolutions will...

Cents and Sensibility

New year, new budget spreadsheets. Or at least, new intentions. January has a funny way of making us stare a little harder at our bank accounts, credit card statements, and that vague promise to “get better with money this year.” Whether you’re pinching pennies, building savings, or just trying to...

Burdened with holiday debt? Snap back into a daily routine

The calendar rolling to a new year provides a great opportunity for reflection. Perhaps this is the year you finally quit your job and start your own business. Maybe you’re ready to lose the extra pounds you’ve been carrying around by eating better and exercising more often. That idea for a novel...

A healthier New Year: Simple nutrition resolutions that stick

As the new year begins, many Daniel Island residents are thinking about eating healthier, but the key to success isn’t a strict diet or drastic rules. The most sustainable changes are simple, realistic habits that fit into everyday life. One of the biggest nutrition mistakes people make in January...

Letter from the Editor: Making resolutions that actually stick

Every year, I tell myself I’m going to “get better” at something – read more, walk more, eat better – and every year, by mid-February, those grand plans usually fizzle. But last year felt different. I set two resolutions that actually stuck: walking more and reading more. And yes, I did them at the...

A modern Christmas story: Go tell it on the X app

With apologies to Gospel writers St. Matthew and St. Luke, here is the Christmas story told chronologically in 21st-century Anno Domini style on X (formerly known as Twitter). @CaesarAugustus Whole Roman world go ASAP 2 own town 2 be enrolled. #CensusDecree @Joseph Go’n up fm...

Letter from the editor: What a year it’s been

As 2025 winds down, it’s hard not to reflect on a year of big changes, growth, and community moments here at The Daniel Island News. It’s been a year of transitions for our team, our office, and our neighborhood. First, a heartfelt farewell to Sue Detar, our longtime publisher and owner, who...

Amid the holiday bustle, pause and listen for the magic

“When something exceeds your ability to understand how it works, it sort of becomes magical.” - Jonathan Ive Not long ago, I was walking into a store, and from a distance, I heard the very familiar sound of a bell ringing. There was no mistaking this sound. It’s one I have heard many...