June 2022 “From the Heart”
Hello Summer! It’s June, and school is out…so let summer begin! Children, parents and teachers alike are all breathing a sigh of relief. Yes, another school year is over and […]
The Good War?
Historian Studs Terkel wrote an oral history of World War II entitled The Good War. He called it this, not because he believed it was “good” in a traditional sense. […]
It’s A Grand Life – Yes, It Really Is!
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in traffic while running errands when it suddenly hit me how content and happy I am with my life. It’s not that […]
National Memory Master Local 12-Year-Old to Compete in Competition
We’ve all heard the saying “They have a memory like an elephant,” and while not many of us have any idea if that is true or not, there’s definitely evidence […]
Thank You for Your Service
I was in the lobby of the hotel in San Antonio getting coffee. It was still extremely early in the morning, and the only other soul up and about was […]
Discover, Create, and Get Very Messy at May MESStival!
There is one thing most kids love — making a mess! That’s why Kaleideum, with the support of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, is holding a May MESStival: a messy […]
The Triad Welcomes Back the Winston-Salem Greek Festival this May
For the first time since May 2019, the Triad is excited to welcome back its annual Greek Festival on May 13th through May 15th. With eased COVID-19 restrictions, community members […]
10 Family Game Night Ideas for a Fun (and Budget- Friendly) Time
If you are looking to add consistent quality time as a family, create more connection and build fun memories, all while sticking to a budget, put a family game night […]
My Favorite Title is “Mama”
I’ve been called many things in my lifetime of almost 35 years, some of which I’m much more proud of than others. As we grow up and enter life at […]
Life Skills 101: The 9 Skills Teenagers Should Know Before Leaving Home
There are many things a teenager needs to check off their to-do list before graduating from high school and heading off into their next adventure. There are certain classes to […]