It’s A Grand Life – Hope Springs Eternal
I hope as you read this that our lives have begun to return to normal. As I write this, more than a month will have passed before this article will […]
Artistic Hobbies
It’s high time the crafty side of you came out! Do you recall a time when you painted in watercolor or drew pictures for hours? Starting today, make a promise […]
Thank You, Fashion Gods, or Perhaps Not!
“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.” ~ Lauren Hutton Did you ever think skinny jeans and stirrup pants would […]
Calling All Defenders of Wildlife: Part 3: The Barn Owl
The diversity of North Carolina’s three sub-biomes, namely the coastal plains, Piedmont, and the mountains, yields varieties of forest and non-forest ecosystems. Based on our consistent levels of precipitation and […]
Which Came First, the Seed or the Plant?
“Fight or flight” is a defense mechanism in all living things. It is an acute reaction to stress that also affects systems without a brain or neurotransmitters. Plants, for instance, […]
Nine Lessons Children Can Teach Us
Brazilian writer and singer Paulo Coelho once said: “A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be curious, and to fight tirelessly […]
