Nine Rules of Friendship
Hair in pigtails, big brown eyes looking sad, a child of five sits in her booster seat asking why Jillian, a classmate, doesn’t like her. Moms are fantastic at listening, […]
“What If?” Presents Tying Knots
“What if?” the worrisome words, arrive constantly in the spinning topics of our minds, from safety and financial security, to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” […]
D@$n Thistles
Until the age of about 7, I had never really known the meaning of “work.” I lived with my grandparents in upstate New York for the first six years of […]
9 Hidden Attractions in the Foothills and Mountains of North Carolina
For tourists and locals alike, North Carolina is a beacon for beautiful travel locations. The Tarheel state stretches from the mountains to the shore and offers something for every interest, […]
Plan Ahead for Summer Travel
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, illustrated just how eager Americans are to start getting out again. With about half the country at least partially protected with vaccines, […]
The Impact of the Piedmont Land Conservancy
There is more to land conservancy than what meets the eye. Those clear blue skies, the stars that enhance the nights, and green pastures of serenity that transport you back […]
The History of Fireworks on July 4th
What would July 4th be without fireworks? Many of us found out last year when most Independence Day celebrations were canceled. It wasn’t too much fun. There’s something very special […]
Confessions of a Former Single Mom
Some brave souls set out with the clear intention of being a single mom, but not many. In my case, I didn’t choose the single mom life…the single mom life […]
July 2021 “From the Heart”
I continue to enjoy our ever-increasing freedom from the past year’s pandemic restrictions. Spending time with folks we haven’t been able to, actually hugging someone, attending public events and, especially, […]
Greed, the Infection of the Heart
It happened a couple years ago. I was driving along heading to meet someone at Starbuck’s and got caught by the red light at an intersection. I was just about […]