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 […]
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 […]
A Love of Cast-Iron
The modern kitchen, elegantly showcasing its granite countertops, wooden cupboards and stainless-steel appliances, contains one item that appears out of place. The cast-iron skillet may be a heavy, seemingly outdated […]
What If Series Presents the Space Blanket
“What if,” the worrisome words, arrive in the conscious spinning topics from safety and financial security to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” leads to a […]
The Search for Christmas Magic
Press, play! Begin with the tradition of sitting in comfort, warm and cozy, and allow the mind to transport you to a familiar place and time. The story is often […]
Oh! Christmas Tree
Lights sparkle, dancing with glee as music softly plays in the background. A crackling fire warms the room as hot cocoa bubbles in the mugs on the table. Laughter fills […]