A quick walkabout
Our exchange student and I visited the Sumter County Museum this afternoon to check out their Pirate Day festivities. The event seemed geared toward kids and not so much a high school student and her host parent. But we made the best of a beautiful day, walked around, looked at some exhibits, and decided to …
Happy birthday USAF!
(Photo source: the United States Air Force Thunderbirds) Just wishing a happy birthday to the United States Air Force today. My uncle and his son both served in the USAF. And there are thousands of men and women serving across town at Shaw Air Force Base. Thank you to all of those who serve to …
Fall festival finds
Today, we went to the 2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market in West Columbia. This annual market features more than 150 vendors selling a vareity of fall, Halloween and holiday-themed arts and crafts. I was hoping to see one of my favorite local vendors there, but the shop wasn’t present this time. Among the …
Photo dump: Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Over the weekend, I went to Swan Lake Iris Gardens with the family. It was a great day to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather that followed Hurricane Idalia for the weekend. Swan Lake is a relaxing place to visit in the heart of Sumter. Every time I visit, nature cooperates and gives me something …
Photo dump: Cook Out Southern 500
Tonight I finished the first pass through the images from Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 race at Darlington Raceway. I’m pleased to share the highlights of the race with you.
