Author Archives: Hannah Horne

There is a word in Portuguese that is difficult to translate in English– “saudade.” It is a feeling of longing or missing something or someone. I can honestly say Peter and I feel that almost daily about the country of … Continue reading →

On May 12, two of my dearest, sweetest friends married on the sandy white beaches of St. Thomas. In what was a most unworthy invitation, I was asked to speak a blessing over Keri and Jonathan during their ceremony. Since … Continue reading →

“They’re a fake. ” I remember the feeling like it was yesterday. But I feel it again today. I was 7 years old. My family and I had a farm in rural Theodore, Alabama. We’d sell watermelons out of the … Continue reading →

Ok. I know the saying is, “There’s no I in team.” But there is a ME in there. One of the things I love most about the Olympics is watching the Opening Ceremony’s Parade of Countries. I had some major … Continue reading →

Some call this spring, but we simply call it “Heritage” around here. We shed jackets and scarves and find ourselves reaching into our closets for sundresses and sandals. It really has nothing to do with the temperature– us southern girls … Continue reading →

I’m not ashamed to admit it. …. I was following the cheers and jeers during the Miss Universe pageant last night. Besides loving pageant-shows like Miss America and Miss USA– I’m usually inspired and diet-ready after only five minutes. (I didn’t … Continue reading →

I’m so tired of mean people. There. I said it. (And I feel mean for just blurting that out.) What the heck is happening with basic social skills? Civility? Kindness? Respect? Neighborly love? I work in politics. I adopted a … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! I for one am excited that 2015 is here for a chance at fresh new ideas and motivation for my work, home and life! Are you? Most often than not, a new year begins with a list … Continue reading →

There wasn’t a traffic jam.. There wasn’t a line.. St Luke’s Parish Center was empty except for a few dedicated volunteers taking ID’s and handling the sign-in.  It was quite a change from that now-infamous Richland County debacle.. I waited in line … Continue reading →

 It’s Heritage Week in South Carolina…For those of you who have never been to the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament or the Harbour Town Golf Course, it’s hard to explain. Some call it “spring break for adults.” Others call it “a … Continue reading →