FINDING KINDNESS IN THE PASTURE BE LIKE BUSTER THE BULL
Nothing compares to a good friend. They’re someone who will listen and provide support when you need it most. For everyone in Spartanburg, South Carolina — and eventually the whole world — that was Buster the Bull. Buster’s talent for companionship wasn’t discovered until Wynne Smith moved into the farm next to Buster’s. After he appeared in her barn one day, Wynne was a little scared, but soon, as Wynne told Reader’s Digest in August 2021, Buster became a confidant. “Somehow, he knew when I was home and would come to stand next to my house, and we’d talk over the fence,” Wynne said. “If I had a hard day at work, he heard about it. If something exciting was going on at home, he heard about it. He would stand or lie beside the fence and keep me company, give a knowing glance or breath, and I would feel better. When it was time to end the conversation, he’d turn and walk away.” As Wynne’s connection to Buster grew, she began posting about him on Facebook, and soon enough, the bull had a huge following. People from across the nation and the globe knew that Buster was
special, with an uncanny ability to listen and offer knowledge in a way only cows can. And he provided comfort to all who knew him.
One time, a fan of Buster’s asked if he could meet the bull. The man was dying, and one of the last things he wanted to do was meet the cow who had given him some solace during his final days. With permission from his doctor, the man drove two hours to meet Buster, hauling a basket of apples along the way. Although kind, Buster was never one to eat apples that didn’t come from his tree. But that day, Buster knew those apples were special, and he ate them. Buster did that for a friend. In November 2020, Buster walked into the woods and laid down to pass away. He had been sick, and despite some treatment, the all-knowing bull just knew it was time. He had done what he came here to do: spread kindness.
Today, his friendship still lives on for the residents of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and all the fans of Buster the Bull.
3 Reasons You Should Hire a Traffic Attorney Pay the Fine or Challenge the Citation?
THE ACTUAL COST OF THE CITATION If you receive a speeding ticket below 100 mph, the fine will be between $200 and $550. That doesn’t seem too bad, right? Well, the true cost is actually much higher when you consider that the DMV will assess a Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) point to your driving record and your auto insurance company increases your premiums because of it! GOODBYE ‘GOOD DRIVER’ DISCOUNT If you have a clean driving record and no points, most insurance companies give you a discount for being a good driver. However, once they are notified of your conviction, that discount disappears. Most speeding violations will be reported to your insurance company for three years. However, you’ll have to wait seven years for a clean record if you get convicted of driving over 100 MPH!
EMPLOYMENT CONSEQUENCES Commercial drivers know that having even one violation on their record can affect their employment prospects. It’s important to think about those implications before paying a traffic ticket without going to court first. Lost job opportunities may end up costing more than the ticket itself! At first, you may think you would be better off paying a traffic ticket fine instead of hiring an attorney. But after looking at the numbers, that may not be correct. Contact your friends at Bigger & Harman to discuss your options. We will be happy to look at your case and discuss how we’d defend you in court. Your time, money, and employment matter to us. Let us help you get the outcome you’re looking for.
When you think about getting a traffic citation, you may think it’s cheaper and more convenient to pay the fine rather than challenge it. But this line of thinking can be very costly and time-consuming for you. So, here are some reasons you should consult a traffic attorney when you find yourself with a traffic violation.
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