Savannah's First Thanksgiving
Every year, I find myself worrying about the upcoming holidays, trying to picture how each day will unfold. However, today, while...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Nov 22 min read
Burn the Ship—and Buy the T-Shirt
My husband and I went to an out-of-town wedding a few weeks back. After settling into our 4th-floor hotel room, we decided to explore the...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Sep 192 min read
The Horses of Isle of Hope
Most of the characters in my books come from a story I’ve heard. Someone may mention something to me in passing, or I’ll read a tidbit of...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Aug 52 min read
Gone Crabbin'
When was the last time you were worry-free? I know this sounds like an infomercial, but really, can you remember? I asked myself this...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Jun 252 min read
Stories Are Powerful
My shorts fit snugger than usual after my incredible week of family vacation on Tybee last week. “IT’S TIME TO PAY THE PIPER,” I grumbled...
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Leigh Ebberwein
May 263 min read
There's Hope in Savannah!
When I began writing the Saints of Savannah Series, I thought it would be easy to write about the different neighborhoods in Savannah. I...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Mar 272 min read
Savannah's Easter Parade
I love stories! My ears perk up when I hear, “I remember when.” My dad knows this, and he pulls on my weakness quite often. This morning...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Jan 162 min read
Always Keep a Bathing Suit in Your Bag
My daughter is adventurous. When she was in college (and a few years afterward), she would keep a bathing suit in her oversized purse....
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Leigh Ebberwein
Nov 24, 20233 min read
Picture Perfect
For the past thirty years, I've been sending Christmas cards with pictures of my family. It began with our first child, and year by year,...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Oct 13, 20232 min read
The Pause
Although I can write the right things, I tend to say the wrong things, especially in social settings. When John and I leave events, he...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Embrace the Mundane
I got caught last week pondering the beautiful combination of flowers in the massive pots outside of my parish church. I’ve always loved...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Ride the Wave
As the end of July approaches, I start feeling a familiar ache in my stomach. Initially, I thought it might be due to the excessive ice...
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Leigh Ebberwein
May 6, 20231 min read
Rearranging Chairs on a Ship That's Going Down
While watering my plants this morning, I glanced up at the surrounding yard, which is currently under construction. “Rearranging chairs...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Shark!
The drive to Tybee is always fun. The long stretch of marsh on one side of the road and the shipping channel on the other make all...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Books Alive
Have you ever wanted to try something new, but putting yourself out there was too intimidating? Maybe you were burned by a failed...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Get Out of Your Lane
My mom is curious by nature. She searches for information about everyone, whether they are selling peaches on the side of the road or...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Apr 8, 20222 min read
The Saints of Savannah
"You must BE a friend to have a friend," my mom always said. I rolled my eyes so many times at that statement that I'm surprised I can...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Feb 19, 20222 min read
What's Your Theme Song?
Picture yourself in a music video…yes, they still make those. Now ask yourself, what song would be playing? I always thought my song...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Jan 15, 20222 min read
The Savannah Irish Goodbye
Savannah is blessed with a high percentage of Irish immigrants, and we know the term “Irish Goodbye” well. But, true Savannahians,...
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Leigh Ebberwein
Nov 1, 20212 min read
PUB DAY!
That got your attention! No, I'm not inviting you to meet me at the Pub today...although that sounds fun, too. I'm announcing Publication...
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