This article was first published about 3 years ago. I’m republishing it now in memory of Don Roper, our Saluda Sam. Don passed away on April 11th after an extended illness. His smile and care for everyone he came in contact with made him loved, admired, and treasured in Pi…
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Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) finalizes 2020-24 Transit Development Plan
The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) has finalized the 2020-24 Transit Development Plan (TDP) study of the Greenlink transit system. The goal of the study is to create a plan to improve the Greenlink network so that it is more useful to residents in Greenville County. The plan identifies potent…
In Love with Box Turtles
I’m in love with box turtles. Are you in love, too? Well, probably so for there is something endearing about the box turtle. When I was young, we were surrounded by woods and meadows, the primary habitat for turtles It was fun to identify a yellow-belly from a speckl…
Give A Gift of Rubies For Mother’s Day
Spring is here and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are still looking for the perfect gift, I know just the thing, rubies. Don’t worry, I’m not talking about the expensive red gem, but I am talking about one of spring and summers most popular bird…
Plant of the month – Succulents!
Succulents, succulents everywhere! They have been popular for the last few years but even more so this spring. Everyone knows the Hens and Chickens succulents that our grandmothers grew in their gardens. They have been stepped up a notch to include Echeverias, Aeoniums, Agaves, …