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Sat. Night Birthday Party Was Big Fun
Since my sweet wife hasn’t had the chance to upload the pics of Finley’s 1st birthday party, I have the perfect opportunity to post about Townes Denemark’s 40th. HA… 40th!!! It seems odd that I’m typing about our friend turning 40 years old. Ooof.
Rod Helped Boost My Career Early On
‘The State’ Reports About Life/Death of Rod Shealy
South Carolina lost one of its most interesting sons today. Well known political consultant and businessman, Rod Shealy, passed away at MUSC according to The State, et al.
In the political arena, Rod’s name was a hefty one to say the least. It’s often said that Rod is one of the “Big 3” political consultants in South Carolina.
Although my personal relationship with Rod certainly involved political discussions, and a few recruitment sessions, we struck up a friendship outside of politics.
About five years ago, as a new Realtor, I was constantly looking for good advertising opportunities. At the time there was a new newspaper-style publication called “20/20 Magazine.” I happened to like the style of 20/20 and emailed a salesperson.
After a few weeks of e-mail banter and missed phone calls, I found myself at Mr. Friendly’s chomping on burgers with the owner of “20/20”, Rod Shealy. Of course he proposed that I take out a real estate ad in his monthly magazine. As we got to know each other that day, Rod took a fancy to my mailbox flag business that Kinsey and I started while she was in the hospital.
Within 3 hours of that lunch meeting we were at a mailbox that sported the product (in front of Jennifer Sparks’ house, mind you) with Rod snapping pictures of me holding a bunch of fanned mailbox flags as if they were a deck of cards. The very next week I was on the cover of his magazine, which at the time enjoyed nice rack exposure all over the Midlands. There’s no telling what this meant to my career, but to me, it was a big deal.
Politically, Rod was pretty well known for many things including being the man behind the Andre Bauer machine, and Nathan Ballentine’s upset win over Rep. Rick Quinn (R – Lexington).
Tonight I planned to post about The State Newspaper’s article about falling real estate sales. However, when I heard about Rod’s death I felt compelled to type about my buddy instead.
If I could talk to Rod right now, I’d thank him for being a friend and for throwing me on the cover of his magazine. Knowing him he would probably laugh at me a little and pat me on the back.
Godspeed, Rod Shealy.
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Hospital Rooms Get Top $$/Ft., By Far..
Unbelievably, the bill doesn’t include the anesthesia (yes they knocked me out) or the surgery itself. As most of my friends know, I’m all about giving the benefit of the doubt, but this was quite an eye popper.
Maybe I’m wrong but I sure feel like for $10,000 I could’ve stayed at a swank Five Star with Victoria’s Secret models throwing pixie dust in the air while woofing on a Mr. Friendly’s rib eye. Guess not!!
All things considered, I have to give a shout out to the nurses and staff of Palmetto Health ‘Baptist’ and my surgeon, Dr. Hugh Wilcox. He took great care of me, did a great job, and continues to do so.
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‘Losing Southwest Was A Wake Up Call’
“Look at what’s going on in the Upstate, in the Lowcountry, even Rock Hill,” he said. “We’re getting killed. Killed.” – Randy Halfacre
Short Hospital Visit But Back Soon!
If you haven’t heard from me in a few days, it’s for good reason. On Monday, I hobbled into Surgical Associates of South Carolina to have a place on my backside sliced and drained. After one second of observation, the doctor informed me that I would be making a quick trip to Baptist Medical Center for surgery. WUT???
Wish Jenna luck as she’s playing the role of MVP wife right now!!