How to resolve AdBlock issue? We often set standards for ourselves that are too high because society expects us to be perfect. We forget that everybody has flaws, even the people we perceive to be perfect. But who decides what is perfect? Who sets the standards we feel we need to...
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The Holidays Are Here—And So Are the Mixed Emotions
The holidays are, for many, a season of laughing, lights, and delight. For others, though, this season offers a complex range of feelings. Maybe you are financially overburdened, lonely, or even about all the planning. Should it apply to you, k...
WNC Recovery and Resilience
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left a profound impact on the region, bringing destructive floods, landslides, and wind damage that upended lives and devastated landscapes. Yet, amid the wreckage, the strength of the reg...
Banner Elk Man Wins $1 Million from Found $20 Bill
A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he used the money to purchase a scratch-off lottery ...
Helene’s Destruction, WNC'S Determination
Western North Carolina, with its majestic mountains, lush forests, and vibrant small towns, has long been a destination for those seeking natural beauty, adventure, and peace. The region thrives on tourism, which has been the lifeblood for many local...
Christina Applegate's Strength and Determination
Christina Applegate's journey into the film world began in 1971, when she was born in Hollywood, California. When she started her job at the young age of 10, she quickly showed how talented she was by giving performances that wowed the crowds. H...
What's The Word? Hmmm...something we all can be at times!
Sunday September 19, 2021 What's The Word? It was created to learn new words...why? Why not? Keep learning. Besides, it could help expand your vocabulary or at least maybe just give you extra points in Scrabble! "His thinking has ossified as he's gro...
Corny Rock Garden!
Welcome to my garden, where bad jokes grown like weeds! Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do. I used to think I was indecisive. But now I'm not so sure. Always borrow money from a pessimist. They'll never expect it b...
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In 2014, a team at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that, as the amount of negativity in relationships increased for healthy women aged over 50, so did their risk of developing hypertension. Negative social interactions – incidents incl...
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The Beatles' final single prior to the 1990s Anthology releases, Let It Be was also the title track of the last album of their career. The song was written during the sessions for the White Album, at a time when Paul McCartney felt isolated as the on...
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Church Supper ColeslawThe word coleslaw comes from the Dutch, koolsla, meaning cabbage salad. This version, studded with carrots and celery, is a New England church supper crowd-pleaser. You can switch it up by adding raisins, chopped nuts, or bits o...
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I wanted to write about the meaning of the songs in this movie...growing up listening to the Beatles (having a brother 8 years older who was and still is a FAN) I'd sing along with their music. As I got older, I heard all sorts of stories behind the ...
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Songs of "Yesterday" movie explained. I wanted to write about the meaning of the songs in this movie...growing up listening to the Beatles (having a brother 8 years older who was and still is a FAN) I'd sing along with their music. As I got olde...
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author James Clear Have you ever set out with the goal of actually sticking to a new behavior … only to find yourself not doing it at all one week later? I know I have. Why is it so hard to form good habits? Why is it so difficult to make consistent ...
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BBQ Time! And the beat goes on: WNCTIMES Summer Online BBQ Recipe Tour! Choosing a side dish for a barbecue is just as important as what you grill! A no-cook summer salad with a lemony, garlicky dressing. And salami. Long sweet peppers sh...
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Depending if you see life through a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty lens, reaching the middle of the week can either feel like summiting a mountain or like you are at yet another stop on the train to nowhere. For those of us who feel less like we...
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BBQ burger recipes Double-swiss and green chilli relish burgers 20 Minutes Makes 8EasyLike cheese? Then you'll love our double-swiss burgers, stacked high with beef, Emmenthal cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, and finished off with a green chilli and cor...
Remembering September 11th: A Day of Reflection
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...
Bats and Sugar: Nature's Sweet Solution to Survival
Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...
National Dog Day: Celebrating Our Furry Friends
Every year on August 26th, dog lovers across the country come together to celebrate National Dog Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. Whether yo...
NC Lights Out Initiative to Protect Migrating Birds
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
Explore the Magic of Fall in Western North Carolina
When the air turns crisp and the mountains of Western North Carolina burst into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, there's no better place to be than right here, surrounded by nature's finest display. W...