Rant:
I came home this morning to find that for the second week in a row the City of Florence did not touch my recycling bin. Everyone elses green bin was upside down, and there was mine festering in the morning sun. I chased the guy down to see what the problem was. “It’s the glass ma’am.” I knew that glass wasn’t accepted, so I was surprised we had glass in the bin. He was very nice and told me if I would retrieve the glass he would come back by. I discovered there were two glass bottles in the bottom of the bin. Within minutes he scooted back by and took the rest of the recycling. Clearly, my rant is not directed at this young man as he was very helpful.
Hey, Florence? Did you know that you can recycle glass? I assume the decision is an economic one, based on this article. My brief research indicated the cost of recyling glass is problematic. However, the City of Columbia recycles clear, brown, and green glass that is left curbside.
I think a potential problem created by leaving the bin at the curb we discourage recycling and create a potential for more litter to be created. I was happy to take the glass out and recycle, but I wonder how many people will just dump the bin into the trash can?
(You can pay $10.00 to the sanitation department and they will deliver a second recycling bin to your home if you find yours is filling up.)
Rave:
Dear McLeod Urgent Care:
WHERE have you been all of my life? How did I not know about you? I knew you existed of course, but I did not know how fabulous you would me. I am used to waiting hours to see a doctor. I have had a “cold” since Tuesday. I finally admitted defeat this morning and weighed my options. I just could not bear the thought of hours in a waiting room. I remembered a friend mentioned Carolina’s Urgent care, so I googled them. First of all, Carolina’s could really afford to bump up the urgent care website. As in, they don’t have one. I finally found that Carolina’s Urgent Care does not open until 10 am. Bah. I googled Mcleod Urgent Care and found their webpage.
Score! They open at 8 am!
Now, I almost hate to tell you about this. I don’t really want everyone to discover this little gem. I got there at 8:10. I filled out new patient forms, saw a doctor, had a prescription, and was out the door before NINE AM.
Let the chorus sing.
My experience was positive from the intake receptionist to the discharge nurse. Everyone there had cheery personalities and concern for the patients. A little girl with an ear infection came in after me, and the nurses gave her all star attention. I noted that this is also a place I can bring the little Flossips when they need medical attention quickly.
Added bonus: The new bojangles right down the road where I purchased and extra large sweet tea. That counts as fluids, right?
