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 […]
COVID Stealing Christmas?
With a show of imaginary hands, how many of us would rather get a root canal (the old-fashioned kind, minus the anesthesia) than to hear one of the two phrases, […]
12 Tricks to Improving Gas Usage and Mileage
’Tis the season of hustle and bustle, grabbing the car keys and zooming away to the next holiday festivity. It’s the perfect time to consider how to improve your fuel […]
My Grace-Full Life: Word of the Year Wrap Up
Since 2017, I have adopted a Word of the Year to focus on and study. For the last few years, I’ve devoted my January column to my word choice and […]