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.
Cook Out Southern 500
I headed out with the family this afternoon to visit “The Lady in Black” AKA Darlington Raceway to attend the first round of the 2023 NASCAR playoffs: the Cook Out Southern 500. This was my second trip out to the track. The first trip was for the May 8, 2023 running of the Goodyear 400, …
Happy National Dog Day!
To celebrate, I just wanted to share a photo of one of our dogs, Gypsy. She is a two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier we rescued from the local shelter when we moved into this house. I wish you all the best with your fur babies! Give ‘em an extra treat or two today.