Reflections of a Southern Yankee: Ghosts of Christmas Past
As I approach my 51st Christmas, I can’t help but reminisce. All of the trees that were put up and decorated have long since returned to the earth. The once […]
Marzano Capital: Wealth Concentration Risk
by MIKE MCGILVARY, AIF® Financial Advisor Simply put, Concentration Risk is having too much of your net worth tied up in one investment. The investment could be an individual stock […]
How to Stop the Drama Triangle
Do you have drama in your workplace? Apparently, most of us do. Research shows that the average employee spends two hours and 26 minutes per day on drama and emotional […]
Preparing Your Home to Host Senior Loved Ones for the Holidays
There’s no place like home for the holidays and while wrapped gifts beneath the tree are nice, for aging family members the most cherished gift is not the one with […]
Lock in a Museum Membership for the New Year, New Kaleideum
by LEIGH ANN WOODRUFF, Kaleideum, [email protected], 336-253-3203 Looking for a gift that will keep on giving all year (and life) long? Give the gift of experience with a membership to […]
It’s A Grand Life – Where Did the Year Go?
I always thought that, as you aged, life would slow down. I remember thinking how old my grandparents were when I was a teenager, now realizing they were younger than […]
Teach Your Well: Be Kind
When my nephew and his wife were looking for “day care” for their two-year old son, they knew that they wanted: a caring provider a supportive environment intellectual stimulation and […]
The Dynamic Evolution of Language: From Pronouns to Emojis
Language, as a living and dynamic entity, evolves alongside society, culture and technological advancements. Over the years, numerous changes have occurred in grammar rules and linguistic trends, shaping the way […]
Reflections from a Southern Yankee: Home Sweet Home
Almost heaven West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains Shenandoah River ~ John Denver I had been on the hour and a half ride up Interstate 81 to the northernmost part of […]
Unique and Charming Hostess Gifts for Your Next Holiday Soiree
It’s the holiday season which can mean one thing – more parties and gatherings to attend. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas or another type of get-together, the next few […]