Archive for People
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And so it begins: the steamy month of August along with the promise of cooler fall days. While it’s tempting to spend the days indoors, there are plenty of activities this month around Charleston – several in or near our local parks. So, we’ve pulled a few highlights.
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Fireflies are fun to catch in the summer months. Ladybugs add some color to the garden. And even banana spiders – while we might not want one crawling on our arm – do make some decorative webs. But there are a few bugs we could simply do without. Public enemy No. 1 – particularly here in the South – is the mosquito.
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What’s the best way for a guy to land a date? Take a cute puppy to the park! Making love connections is just one of the many benefits of owning a pet. According to this article from WebMD.com, research for 25 years had confirmed the health benefits of having a pet in the home – pets help lower blood pressure, lessen anxiety and boost our immunity.
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Littering isn’t funny but we can’t help but chuckle at the new anti-littering campaign from Keep America Beautiful. The premise is that some actions are just plain wrong (networking at funerals) and, well, Littering is Wrong Too. According to the website, the campaign “calls attention to the fact that those who litter are, frankly, jerks.”
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Nothing says summer like an outdoor party. Whether it’s an impromptu gathering of friends for a backyard barbecue or a summer soiree you’ve spent three weeks planning, you can turn your outdoor entertaining space into something special.
