Joan McDonald

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

As the rest of the world finds new ways to twist, turn, and stretch Cupid, 3 Grit bloggers ring in the holiday with alternatives for saccharine sweet everything. Can't promise they're romantic..

Did your favorite blogger score a nod? At the Charleston Grit Blog-Worthy Holiday Bash last night, we announced our 3rd quarter best-of-blog Gritty award winners. Click here to see who won!