Spring 2022 editor’s letter
We have many stories in this issue we hope will inspire, motivate, empower, or just provide you with an enjoyable read. If it entices you to embrace spring, even better.
Diary of Two Madcap Gardeners
John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage offer a peek into their garden projects.
Tips for spring vegetable prep and planting
Home gardening is not a new trend, but it’s continued to pick up steam in recent years.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra rocks the Beatles in ‘Revolution’
Pop songs may come and go, but the music of the Beatles seems well-night eternal. Over the past three years, some of the nation’s top orchestras have discovered a real…
Six Steps to Consider Before Tapping Your Retirement Savings Plan
You’ve worked long and hard for years, saving diligently through your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. Now, with retirement on the horizon, it’s time to begin thinking about how to tap…
The Next Chapter: Oak Hill Cafe
Owner of Oak Hill Café and Farm Lori Nelson doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet, but she gambled that vegetables would.
What can a Roth IRA mean in retirement?
For many people, building a retirement income simply means saving as much as possible. Some go further by managing the investments of their savings, but those aiming to maximize their…
Never Stop Learning
Finish a degree or start a new one at one of these programs designed for adults
A Letter From the Editor: New Year, New Beginnings
It’s in these pages we bring you the first chapter of vive, a new quarterly magazine designed for active adults 55+.
The Joy of Pursuit
Tackling reinvention at home, work and play with Joe Erwin and Paul Clark.
Second Act: Finding Her Voice
No matter the medium, Melinda Hoffman speaks her mind through her artwork
You Grew Your 401(k) — Now What?
Has your 401(k) grown? What do you do now? These 4 local financial experts answer some important questions.
The American workforce is both young and old. And that’s a huge challenge
According to Steve Hall, vice president of business development at staffing firm Find Great People (FGP) in Greenville, the intergenerational differences within companies today pose significant challenges.
Lend a hand: Three ways to give back
There are plenty of worthy organizations around the Upstate that could use a hand.
High-tech creativity
Flex your creative talents or find fresh inspiration with these top tools and apps.
