Remembering the Significance of Pearl Harbor
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of […]
The Fancy Fork
Welcome to The Fancy Fork! Your hub for seasonal produce insight and farm-style recipes that are made to satisfy. The featured seasonal produce for December is winter kale, which, remarkably, […]
The Littlest Bell Ringer
Fiction writers find inspiration for stories in the most random places. For Clemmons resident, Carol Grace Stratton, a picture of her young granddaughter ringing a bell for the Salvation Army’s […]
Holiday Traditions of Local Families
The holidays can sneak up on even the best-prepared individuals, making it easy to overlook those small moments that make this time of year so special. From simple nights with […]
Homemade Gift Ideas and Recipes
It’s a year to think outside the box for gift ideas! And, what better way to surprise a family member, close friend, or colleague than to provide a gift from […]
December 2020 “From the Heart”
This time last year, I was anticipating my youngest daughter’s December graduate school graduation from ECU. We made a family trip to Disney World to celebrate the occasion prior to […]
It’s A Grand Life – ’Tis the Season!
I think most of us will agree that 2020 has been quite a year—and mostly not in a good way. I refuse to let the last 11 months ruin December. […]
“What-If” Presents: Thinking outside the Faucet
Imbedded in our minds is the worrisome mantra, “What if,” that spans topics from safety and financial security to the health of loved ones, pets, and self. Asking “What can […]
The Legend of the Candy Cane
Along with sour patch-inspired candy and hot cacao spoons, the ever-evolving traditional red and white peppermint cane has nudged itself into a soft spot in the hearts of many, ever […]
The Request of a Quiet Christmas
Grief. The word holds a heavy weight at a time of joyous festivity and lights. Family and friends often cannot understand the need to skip the tradition of gathering at […]
