It’s A Grand Life – Goodbye, 2021!
Thirty-one days until we say so long to the year 2021. There are a number of things I will not miss about the year, but there were many wonderful memories […]
Apricot-Poppyseed Winter Salad
This gorgeous Apricot-Poppyseed Winter Salad is loaded with sweet honeycrisp apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, roasted pecans for a nutty crunch and shaved Brussels sprouts for a delicious Christmas salad, for […]
Gingerbread From the Kitchen to Competition
BY LINDSAY DEIBLER December is here and all the feels, smells of the holidays have arrived. As the “Ginger Gingerbread Lady,” I love to create show-stopping gingerbread creations to enter […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective From the Circus to the Slide
When I was a pre-teen, I remember my parents took me and our extended family (brother-in-law, sister-in-law) to the circus in the Greensboro Coliseum. This was a while ago mind […]
Henry River Mill Village A Lost Town Coming Back to Life
With the creation of the first cotton textile mill around 1815 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, our state began a long process towards building its manufacturing industries. By 1900, the […]
Eight Great Movies About Exploring, Finding Peace and Clinging to Survival in the Wilderness
The wilderness can be a refuge for anyone seeking stillness and a greater purpose in life. It can also become an arduous landscape that proves insurmountable for those who are […]
What Makes Your House Your Home?
When Real Simple magazine asked “designers, writers, cooks, and others,” “What makes a house feel like home?” I reached out to my circle of women: “What makes your house your […]
Mossy’s: Where Comfort Food and Friends Meet
Mossy’s has been serving the Clemmons community (and surrounding areas!) since 2009, and they have carved a niche for themselves by…not carving a niche. Manager Bob Bullock said, “Mossy’s is […]
Firekeepers and the Spirit of Fire
The holder of the match has a significant responsibility. More than in the act of striking, the bearer acknowledges the Spirit of Fire, understanding its correlation to respect. Fire is […]
Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
Breathe deeply! The scent of evergreen comes around only once a year! Taking the family to select a live Christmas tree is a memorable tradition. Use the following tips to […]