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Welcome Home
Inspired by his uncle’s military service, Sean Karpf was proud to serve his country when he enlisted in 2007. In 2012, Army Sergeant...
Karen Terhune Duncan
May 193 min read


Centennial Tribute
My grandparents, Ralph and Kathryn Terhune celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Cloister, Sea Island Georgia, October 20,...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Not Funny Anymore
Back in the 70s I’d often walk past the iconic mansion on East 55th Street and admire its magnificence. Years later I was a frequent...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jun 9, 20234 min read


What's Happening in My Garden
Winter pansies and snapdragons got planted in December. I’ve enjoyed gardening my entire adult life. I am no expert, just an enthusiastic...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jan 1, 20234 min read


Love at the World's Fair
{June 13, 1942} Today would been the 80th wedding anniversary of Dorothy and Angus Duncan, Doug’s parents. Their unlikely meeting, at the...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Scott's Day
It’s been thirty years since my baby brother Scott died. It does not seem possible. Today he would have turned 56. Born with a rare...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Apr 25, 20223 min read


First Concert
If you’ve ever pondered the question, “Where was your first concert”, I’m always impressed with those who can say The Who, or Rolling...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Mar 13, 20223 min read


When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello
The last week of my mother’s life she was not eating much of anything. Even her favorite treats held little interest. Then she whispered...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Preserving History
In 2020 I posted our story, “Old Glory” about taking down the enormous southern magnolia in our front yard, replacing it with a flagpole....
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jan 10, 20222 min read


C'est Magnifique
Le Dîner en Blanc is an all-white, outdoor, fancy dinner party that has become a phenomenon across the globe. This secret posh picnic is...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Oct 19, 20213 min read


Keeping Time
The art of clock making was practically full grown when it reached America. The first patriots in this craft hung out their signs for...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jan 11, 20213 min read


Old Glory
The Capitol Flag Program began in 1937 when a member of Congress requested a flag that had flown over the Capitol. Requests for Capitol...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Dec 7, 20203 min read


Milliken Girls
In late 1977, just a year out of college, I landed a dream job with a dream company in my dream city, New York. The job combined...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Nov 11, 20205 min read


Sister Suffragettes
Born in 1900, my grandmother vividly remembered the time women were first given the right to vote. She shared stories with me about how...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Aug 23, 20204 min read


Singing the Blues
On Skidaway Island we enjoy nearly 250 species of birds including a dazzling array of bluebirds. There are 185 bluebird boxes alongside...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jul 14, 20204 min read


Grand Neighbors
This month, our precious Claire and Anna have received their bachelor’s degrees. It was our plan to be there, in New Jersey, for this...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jun 15, 20202 min read


All That Glisters
The idea started with the Hirschfeld prints. Doug inherited these treasured pieces from his father. Albert Hirschfeld was an American...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Oct 13, 20192 min read


Bullfighting
If you have ever had the experience of being at a Bullfight you know that you are not really at a "sporting" event, because that would...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Jun 16, 20193 min read


Mastering Augusta's Pimento
The Masters, one of the four major championships in professional golf and the first of the majors played every year, begins this week....
Karen Terhune Duncan
Apr 9, 20192 min read


I'll Drink a Cup to Scotland Yet
It was June 17, 1994 and Doug had just finished his first stellar round playing the famed St. Andrews golf links in St. Andrews,...
Karen Terhune Duncan
Mar 17, 20194 min read
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