If you were born in Savannah or the Lowcountry—or even if you’re a transplant who has spent many years here—you know how difficult it can be to convey what life here is like only in words. One needs to actually hear the voices, smell the air, and taste the food for themselves. That’s why Sallie Ann Robinson, a sixth-generation Gullah, does more than write cookbooks. Yes, her recipes will give you the flavors of life on Daufuskie Island, but she is just as happy to show you herself through her own guided tours. It’s all part of her mission to bring a rich, thriving Gullah culture to the world. Learn more about Robinson in this issue.
As the pandemic lingers on, the idea of “being there” has been a continuous challenge for everyone. In some circumstances, seeing loved ones or traveling is still not safe. So senior citizens, who’ve lived most of their lives without today’s tech wizardry, have not only learned new, advanced methods of connection but embraced them. See how in this issue.
