http://independentmail.com/news/lifestyle/Anderson Independent Mail Stories: Lifeen-uslifestylehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/making-mater/In a time where more people have become “green” friendly and more aware of recycling, Pat Carpenter has taken old mechanical parts that would be sitting in junkyards and garbage piles and built something to put a smile on his grandchildren’s faces. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:42:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/making-mater/life/lifestyleshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/18/moms-club-provides-activities-meetings-and-opportu/“Moms Club is a support group that offers relief to mothers who are feeling overwhelmed or just need a break from the routine of parenting,” said Kristi Talbot, vice president of the Anderson chapter of Moms Club Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:44:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/18/moms-club-provides-activities-meetings-and-opportu/life/lifestyleshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/18/ambushed---spur---moment-interview-aron-hilton/Aron Hilton doesn't like frog legs, but he knows some good jokes. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:55:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/18/ambushed---spur---moment-interview-aron-hilton/life/lifestyleshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/03/anderson-rv-traveler-finds-america-mile-mile/Tom and his wife have been everywhere since they bought their RV. They have been to Canada five times; they have visited the Rocky Mountains and other places; and they have been coast to coast on a national level. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:38:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/03/anderson-rv-traveler-finds-america-mile-mile/life/lifestyleshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/03/rv-sales-take-licking-high-gas-prices/While RVs are still selling, gas prices of near $4 per gallon have affected the industry, area dealers report. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:36:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/03/rv-sales-take-licking-high-gas-prices/life/lifestyleshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/degrees-awarded/Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church hosted the Christain Life School of Theology graduation class of 2008 on May 18. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:50:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/degrees-awarded/life/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/playing-bigger--better-game-can-be-dangerous-churc/In our “I’ve got more than you” or “My stuff’s better than yours” culture, many people waste a lot of mental energy comparing what they have to what someone else has. The numbers game even happens in churches. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:48:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/playing-bigger--better-game-can-be-dangerous-churc/life/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/sanctuary-rededication/It has been 37 years since Boulevard Baptist Church dedicated a new sanctuary, but on Sunday, the newly renovated structure will be rededicated in a special service at 10:30 a.m. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:47:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/24/sanctuary-rededication/life/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/11/new-citizen-discovers-history-values-while-redisco/As someone who recently became a United States citizen, I am profoundly interested in the history and fundamental values of the U.S. I am also a member of the Baha’i faith, whose founder Baha’u’llah lamented that “the vitality of men’s belief in God is dying out in every land.” Therefore, while this great nation was celebrating its Independence Day recently, reading Newt Gingrich’s book, “Rediscovering God in America,” was a very refreshing experience. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:02:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/11/new-citizen-discovers-history-values-while-redisco/life/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/11/newspring-church-opens-campus-greenville/NewSpring Church will open a new campus in Greenville on Sunday with services at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. at 401 Roper Mountain Road, near I-385. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:58:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/11/newspring-church-opens-campus-greenville/life/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/01/summer-bulbs-invigorate-your-landscape/You can extend the springtime pageantry of colors, flowers and fragrances in your garden throughout the summer with bulbs. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:13:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jul/01/summer-bulbs-invigorate-your-landscape/life/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/earthworms-gardeners-best-friend/If you are “into” worms, or if your children are, you may want to create a worm bed. It’s a great educational project, and could provide you a few more worms and some fertilizer for your garden. Sun, 11 May 2008 02:53:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/earthworms-gardeners-best-friend/life/garden-homehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/03/tranquil-garden-perfect-sanctuary/Juanita Garrison visits her friend's Garden Sanctuary Sat, 03 May 2008 23:07:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/03/tranquil-garden-perfect-sanctuary/life/garden-homehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/when-your-shrubs-dont-bloom/If a plant has never bloomed, the cause could be the climate, soil, light or maturity of the plant. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:20:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/29/when-your-shrubs-dont-bloom/life/garden-homehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/11/annual-mimosa-garden-club-tour-showcase-newer-gard/On April 19, three private Anderson landscapes will be open for viewing in the annual garden tour sponsored by the Mimosa Garden Club. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:27:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/apr/11/annual-mimosa-garden-club-tour-showcase-newer-gard/life/garden-homehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/health-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-an/I have trouble sleeping. I wake up tired and feel awful all day. Is there anything I can do or take that will help? — A.J.F., ANDERSON Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/jun/01/health-matters-debbie-jackson-explains-insomnia-an/life/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/25/your-personal-trainer-going-distance/ In boxing, “going the distance” means being conditioned and relentless so that you can last long enough to wear down your opponent and eventually win the fight. Sun, 25 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/25/your-personal-trainer-going-distance/life/columnshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/11/anmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-/On Tuesday, Anderson residents are asked to 'LiveStrong' to fight cancer by wearing yellow. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/11/anmed-sponsor-livestrong-program-cancer-survivors-/life/healthhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/my-mom-and-my-mission-life/Please take a moment today and give respect, love and thanks to every mother in the world for the great sacrifices they have made — first to give birth and then to raise their little gifts and blessings from God. As we celebrate mothers, I’d like to draw attention to the most important thing: our moms’ health, well-being, quality of life and longevity. Sun, 11 May 2008 02:50:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/10/my-mom-and-my-mission-life/life/healthhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/02/hay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-ri/Symptoms are similar to symptoms of the common cold. Sat, 03 May 2008 01:45:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/may/02/hay-fever-most-common-allergy-us-and-full-bloom-ri/life/columns