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If blueberries plucked right from the bush don't remind you of summers growing up, I don't know what will. Here's a delish recipe for sweet treats, and I didn't skimp on the chocolate...

Dalia Dalili spotlights the innovative local fiber artist who teaches workshops at Spacecraft Studios, toils away at Redux, and has her hands in Charleston Garment Manufactory

Plus! Ready to kick up your heels? Or does Charleston have two left feet? Here are 10 Footloose-worthy pictures to rev up your weekend...

“I think it only needs to take one SC-based brand to blow up to really get people to want to know what streetwear is.” Photos and more details from KJ Kearney's chat with Ode Clothing's Pierre Nelson

Plus! Grit's 5 first-rate ideas for fighting this week's vicious news cycle and July-in-Charleston humidity (shark-hunting and ice cream cakes, anyone?)

"When the f&%$ did feminism and one-night stands become the same thing?" That and more reader reactions to last week's blog post on today's so-called hook-up culture...

Plus, hilarious YouTube pranks for your Friday. Who said we never gave you a surcee? Or sursey...

In today's City Paper, cycling advocate Stephanie Hunt responded to an article that, two weeks ago, roused (mostly) a collective "huh?" from readers. Can her logic hush the histrionics?

Shoppers, here's today's big fat tip: If you like Pinterest, you'll love this new site that helps you shop your online obsessions... here are my latest finds

Plus! It's WAY-BACK SUMMERTIME FUN TIME! Here's what beach bums like us looked up to a century ago, including one photo titled only "vintage beefcakes" that lives up to its name

Plus, more of Grit's thoughts on this week' infamous City Paper "bike story." We've also got the yoga studio winner and the winner of our 5-class pass. Click here for the results!

Are you a badass mother&%^$#? That question and more in Grit's Friday 5-Question Challenge. Are you up to it?

Plus: "Theo, your mother sent me up here to kill you." Vintage TV dads, some new ones, too, and their memorable quotes

I'm a major people watcher—and there was some serious watching to be done last night

Bloggers and friends gathered at The Alley last night to celebrate Grit's first anniversary. Click here for party pics—plus Gritty Awards!—from the birthday bash

A good blog gives us a peek at something we couldn't—or wouldn't—see on our own. This one took us to a world that we don't often think of as our own... But is it closer than you think?

You're going to want to keep an eye on this girl—meet Emma DeMuth, high school freshman who's adding "levitation photography" to a list of creative pursuits that's wise beyond her years

This blog got plenty of laughs AND our vote. Find out what it is, plus a Friday afternoon treat (hint: it's hilarious and addictive and perfect for slow Friday afternoons...)

Starting June 1. Predictions, plus the similarly frightening Cat 5 weather system brewing in my house. Break out the radar maps, chain saws, and plywood, and let the season commence...

Need something to ponder this Memorial Day? Here it is: what lottery have YOU won? This blogger is sharing her winnings...