Seeding Spartanburg

 “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world's estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their [...]

Sunday Jam in the Park featuring Duncan Park's musical residents. THIS Sunday, August 30, 2009 Time: 2:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Duncan Park Ampitheatre Bring chairs, picnic, kids, etc. and enjoy your Sunday afternoon in the Park! t

As y’all know I was doing a little soul searching on whether or not to run for Mayor of the City of Spartanburg. If you’ve followed the news at all on this race, it’s been pretty insane. A friend of mine, who is not from Spartanburg, asked me “what in the world is going on [...]

OK. I have had lots and lots of love for RJ Rockers, Spartanburg's first brewing company, for many years. It's local beer that is now nationally recognized. My love for Rockers grew even deeper when they announced they were moving back downtown. But, this afternoon, I rode by their new digs and they have solar [...]

I’ve been inundated with emails and calls over the past couple of days asking if I was considering running for the Mayor of the City of Spartanburg. In case you missed the Spartanburg Herald Journal yesterday…Yes, I am CONSIDERING.   A few folks asked if I was going to blog about it. I’ve been unsure [...]

Change is said to be coming to our City by weeks end. Change that will no doubt sadden me when it arrives as I’m sure it will many people. Well, I’m already sad.  t

"We were taken to a location, and when we walked through the doors, we saw standing before us President Bill Clinton," Ling said. "We were shocked, but we knew instantly in our hearts that the nightmare of our lives was finally coming to an end." Lord help me…just when I thought I couldn't love this man [...]