I don’t know whether my extreme case of spring fever is emanating from the fact that I am older, still dealing with a personal tragedy, or simply just want to get out and have fun (probably all of the above!), but I am ready for Spring! The Midlands, and indeed all of South Carolina, has lots of festivals throughout the spring, and the ones coming up in March and April are some of my favorites. I so enjoy events like St Patrick’s Day in Winnsboro, Myrtle Beach, and Columbia, the Master’s and Heritage Golf Tournaments, A Taste of Lake Murray, and the Cayce Festival for the Arts. And, of course, Easter comes early this year (March 27th). Spring is a time of new beginnings, optimism, and hope for the future to run rampant.

God has given us much to be thankful for here in South Carolina, and I strongly urge each and every one of you to get out there, to enjoy our beautiful state, and to have fun!