VALDOSTA —
I am not the most adept person with technology. It changes too often, so I just keep adapting to the new ways of doing things without taking the time to understand them. I am also naturally paranoid about turning my life over to a computer, a handheld device, cell phone, etc. I’ve seen far too many people break out in a cold sweat over the loss of a device or a potential hardware issue. In my paranoia, if it’s important to me, I keep a handwritten record of it.
So this week when my 2-year-old iPhone erased itself, going back to its factory settings, I panicked, but the panic didn’t last long. Everyone kept asking me if I had an electronic backup, which I thought I did, but which was apparently corrupt as well. So there I was hand-putting in my contacts list from my handwritten list that I’ve so carefully kept up with over the years, in addition to all my calendar items that I also keep a hard copy of.
The moral of the story? There really isn’t one, other than a certain nostalgia for less complicated days when all those things that are supposed to be making our lives less stressful and more efficient weren’t invented yet. And yet our lives were much less stressful and more efficient.
I don’t want to give up my cell phone, or my laptop, or any of the other conveniences, but I also don’t want to depend on them to the extent that my entire history can be erased by a bug in the system. I’ll hang on to my paper copies and be just fine, thank you.
Taste Off Cookbook issue
The July issue of the Valdosta Scene magazine is hot off the presses and features enticing recipes from the VDT’s 42nd annual Taste Off. You’ll find a ton of great recipes from incredible cooks and lots of new ideas for new dishes and decorating. This is a great issue and one you’ll want to get and hang on to. The Scene is sold at Books-A-Million and at the Times office.
Business Roundup
Beyond the Beach beside Books-A-Million reopened this week and is now California Sun. I believe it’s the second California Sun location in Valdosta.
The Family Dollar is getting prepared to open in part of the former Goody’s location on St. Augustine Road and the area is being renovated now for its future tenants.
On the sad side of business, the Plant Station on Highway 84 towards Quitman is closing. They’ve been there for a number of years and they’re selling all their plants, flowers, etc.
Southern Lamp & Shade in Remerton will be open for one more week to sell their remaining merchandise.
The former gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club was torn down recently to make room for the new construction on the new facilities they are building. The Toombs Street Rotary Gym was built in 1969.
And some good news this week. The Ware County Air Evac Lifetime base opened this week in Waycross. From their base, they will serve all the communities within a 70-mile radius, which includes our area here. Air Evac Lifetime is an air ambulance service that provides medical transport in rural communities around the U.S.
Also, Smith Northview is holding a groundbreaking this week for an expansion of its Labor and Delivery area.
That’s about it for this week, but if there’s anything I missed, please let me know and have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!!!
Kay Harris
Related Photos
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Scene cover for July.
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The former gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club was torn down recently to make room for the construction on the club’s new facilities. Courtesy photo
Discussion
Business This Week: Technology is a blessing and a curse
- Kay Harris
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Shopping to raise money for charities
Most people can find any one of a number of reasons to shop, but this week, you will have a legitimate excuse.
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Business This Week: Technology is a blessing and a curse
I am not the most adept person with technology. It changes too often, so I just keep adapting to the new ways of doing things without taking the time to understand them.
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Business This Week: Enjoy Fourth of July festivities next weekend
As one who grew up fascinated by daredevil Evil Knievel and his various feats, including the infamous Snake River Canyon rocket car jump, seeing his son Robbie follow in his footsteps is a once in a lifetime opportunity in Valdosta.
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Business This Week: Cherish your fathers
Today is the day to Honor Thy Father.
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Business This Week: Horse Creek is a wonderful find
While a number of people have discovered the delightful winery in our midst, some may not yet know about Horse Creek Winery.
Row upon row of grape vines greet customers to the winery, which is located off the Adel Highway just a few miles outside Nashville in Berrien County. Owned by longtime residents of the region, Ed Perry takes pride in the quality of the Muscadine grapes they produce, which are handpicked only when ripe.
You can read all about the winery, which recently won an astounding number of awards at an international wine competition, earning one gold and five bronze medals, in the latest copy of the Valdosta Scene magazine. -
Business This Week: A day for honoring fallen soldiers
Honoring those who have died in battle is a tradition that goes back centuries. In America, the tradition became entrenched following the Civil War and after WWI the honor extended to all war veterans.
There are several local events Monday to mark Memorial Day, and scores of volunteers will decorate the graves of veterans throughout the region to recognize their contributions to our peace. -
Business This Week: Blooms bring 600 visitors to town
The Daylily Society is hosting the American Hemerocallis Society’s national convention this week, which will bring at least 600 visitors to Valdosta.
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Business This Week: On the peach trail
I’m sorry if you missed it, but the annual Peach Festival was held in Morven yesterday. However, it’s still good even if you did because that means that the peaches are ripe and ready.
This time of year means fresh fruit and vegetables throughout our area, from peaches to peanuts to peppers and more. -
Business This Week: 100 Black Men Black Tie Dinner
This coming Saturday, May 15, the 100 Black Men of Valdosta Inc. are hosting their annual Black Tie Dinner.
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Business This Week: What does the world hold for graduates?
Students will graduate this weekend from Valdosta State University and the world awaits them.
Although they are graduating at a tough economic time, it’s hardly the first downturn and will almost certainly not be the last. The abiity to be flexible and understanding that professions come and go with the needs of the times are as essential today as they have been for decades. - More Kay Harris Headlines
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Shopping to raise money for charities
