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Thursday, August 29, 2019
[caption id="attachment_7983" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Runners along the Rail Trail, courtesy Kavin Bradner.[/caption] Whether you’re breaking in new shoes, working out, getting some fresh air, or taking your four-legged friend for a walk, the Mary Black Rail Trail is the place for you. The Rail Trail, a two-mile trail just south of Downtown Spartanburg, is Sp
Continue Reading >Monday, August 19, 2019
Attending a big event or conference is delightfully energizing, is it not? Between learning exciting new information, connecting with others in your field, and exploring an interesting new city, it's basically a field trip for grownups! Though with so much to do in so little time, it can definitely be difficult to find ways to maximize your downtime. Since your days are
Continue Reading >Wednesday, July 10, 2019
We may be quite a few years removed from the classic three-month break we all enjoyed as kids, but deep down we've all got a little bit of "Let's make this the best summer vacation ever!" left in us. Regardless of whether you get a couple months, a week or two, or just a long weekend off, you deserve to make the most of your downtime, whether that means packing in outdo
Continue Reading >Tuesday, May 28, 2019
"When I was your age....." "Hi _____, I'm dad! " "Ask your mother." Isn't it hilarious how dads always seem give the same few quips and bits of advice no matter what you throw at them? While fatherhood seems to come with some standard pieces of wisdom ("Money doesn't grow on trees!"), that doesn't mean you should resort to giving your ol' man the same standard gifts year-aft
Continue Reading >Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Mom's are the ultimate selfless multitaskers. Even though it's the farthest thing from effortless, they can somehow help the kids with their homework, make dinner, plan a birthday party, and fold laundry while simultaneously volunteering at the humane society, coordinating the next family vacation, and working a full-time job, all with total grace and thoughtfulness. We
Continue Reading >Monday, October 15, 2018
Sure, taking time off work is great for unplugging and resting your overstimulated brain, but not everyone is content to sit on the couch for hours on end watching TV. So while binge-watching all the episodes you’ve been waiting to see does sound pretty fantastic, we know that learning something, keeping your mind engaged, and exercising parts of your brain that you may not o
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