Where and how we gather has changed over the past 18 months. Separation from co-workers, friends, and even our families has necessitated new ways to communicate and to recreate. Not surprisingly (at least to us), the appeal of golf grew during the pandemic. Being outdoors, safely socializing, and distancing across fairways was widely embraced. The […]
Speaking about social media, a freelance writer I know recently wrote, “Scrolling through post after post of personal attacks on individuals and overwhelmingly negative comment threads and arguments, I decided I’d had enough. I deactivated my Facebook account, which I’ve had since 2005. I’m not sure yet if I’ll go back, but I needed a […]
We’re living in an era of misinformation and innuendo—on social, online, in print—across all topics, including those that we’re not going to discuss here. But no matter what we’re reading or where, we must ask ourselves two questions: What is legitimate information and how do we know it when we read it? Rapid-fire information spread […]
Supporting one of my favorite local causes – Pockets Full of Sunshine, an organization that creates vocational and social opportunities for special needs adults in the greater Hilton Head Island community—is guaranteed to include a fun activity, a creative gift, or, in this case, an evening filled with bananas. As part of this year’s activities, […]
This week, 156 really good golfers will tee it up at Torrey Pines in the 2021 U.S. Open Championship. The USGA accepted 9,069 entries and whittled down the players at 108 local qualifying sites then final qualifying that finished as recently as last week. For some of those golfers, merely teeing it up in one […]
The fashion industry, known for creating trends, is working on its most important one yet: sustainability. During the pandemic—with people stuck indoors and looking at the environment in a new light—consumers have begun thinking deeply about their purchasing habits. And in thinking about how and what they buy, many people are holding companies to higher […]
The annual ritual of spring is back in its rightful place on the April calendar – the Masters Tournament. Recently, we had the opportunity to walk all 18 holes at Augusta National, taking in the sights, the sounds, and the Southern hospitality. At HPR we look at things through a different lens – from the […]
At long last, a post-Covid existence is slowly coming into focus for everything from daily routines to major public events. One area where normalcy will be especially welcome is travel. Before the pandemic, wellness travel was a growing niche. Health-enhancing journeys included very “interactive” features such as massages, spa treatments, fitness classes, health-related lectures or […]
Inventories of homes for sale are at historic lows in many Southern golf communities. Where each community usually had dozens of homes listed for sale prior to 2020, today it’s not unusual to have a choice of only three or four. Many homes are selling above their list prices, with occasional bidding wars breaking out. […]
Like death and taxes, birthdays are inevitable. And whether or not you like celebrating them—yours or anyone else’s—companies sure do. I find it intriguing how companies are using birthdays as to get personal, get business, and get engaged with their customers. Apparently with great success. A little digging uncovered that, indeed, there is an entire […]