Stranger in my Home Town

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I grew up in Charleston SC. Our family moved here in 1953, moved away for tw years, then returned in 1955 and remained here from then on. It is where I attended primary and secondary schools, lived when school was not in session during my college years, and lived during medical school. Then, in 1976, I graduated from medical school and headed to San Diego for internship. Other than 2 years back here as a medical oncologist, I have lived away during my entire professional career, principally in Bethesda MD area and in Oklahoma City. In September 2016 my wife and I rented a small house in Mt. Pleasant, and now have bought a house on James Island.

Coming back to Charleston has caused me to see things differently. I am trying to re-explore some of the old things I loved about the city, but with different eyes, and I thought I would document my observations from time to time in blog posts that I shall collectively entitle Stranger in my Home Town

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Photos

0272 Buddy, Mother, Laura Lee April 1953
Isle of Palms 1953

WIth grandson Amos in April 2018

Passing the torch to granddaughter 2017

Comments

[Woody garmon]

Good for you
Maybe carthetic. I grew up in a small town in north Alabama. Don’t know if I could go back there.

[Gayle steele]

Looking forward
So looking forward to your comments about being back in the Charleston area! Sounds like you are moved in and things are good! Tell everyone hello!