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It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break. But as I sit here, thinking about the holiday, I ...
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditions like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the mos...
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale of the bog turtle, one of the most endangered and ...
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that she died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, on...
The past wasn't just about "cool" fashion choices; it was also filled with awesome music and everyday objects that people used, relied on, and couldn't imagine living without. But to your modern eyes? They might look like alien artifacts, weird ...
Ready to rally the troops? Here are some Friendcation activity ideas adaptable to your corner of Western NC, tailored for different vibes and age groups, all designed for a 2-to-5-day getaway within about 50 miles of your home base:The Energetic Expl...
"Bravecations"—getting out and exploring the incredible resilience and beauty of Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene, even on a budget. But sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is slow down, switch off, and rediscover the joy right w...
After the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina's communities and local businesses are eager to welcome residents and visitors alike. Now is the perfect time to embark on a "Bravecation"—a bold staycation that encourages you ...
Alright, folks, it's that time of year again—when we collectively lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of evening sunshine. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, so before you hit the hay tonight, set those clocks ah...
Long regarded as one of the most dog-friendly communities in the United States is Asheville, North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the city struggled greatly with infrastructural destruction and severe flooding. Still, the strong ...
"Few of us could bear to have ourselves for neighbors." - Mignon McLaughlin "Good neighbors always spy on you to make sure you are doing well." - Pawan Mishra "We should learn to live and love our neighbors as ourselves for the sake of peace and progress." - David McCallum "When one neighbor helps another, we strengthen our communities." Jennifer Pahlka "Neighbors don't have to be friends. Be neighborly, always ready to lend a helping hand wh...
Spoonful of Positive January 29, 2019 “A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself-and especially to feel, or not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at any moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is.” ― Jim Morrison “Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years when they could just say, So what. That's one of my favorite things to say. So what...
Spoonful of Positive Sunday January 27, 2019"No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it." "When you have talked yourself into what you want, right there is the place to stop talking and begin saying it with deeds." Napoleon Hill “Beliefs are choices. First you choose your beliefs. Then your beliefs affect your choices.” ― Roy T. Bennett “It's what you choose to believe that makes you the person you are.” ― Karen Marie Moning...
Spoonful of Positive -- Motivation "Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." —Eleanor Roosevelt "To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." —Eleanor Roosevelt "I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." —Jimmy Dean "Believe you can and you’re halfway there." —Theodore Roosevelt “The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money...
Spoonful of Positive: Mental Health "Don't make a permanent decision on a temporary emotion." -- unknown "“Take your time healing, as long as you want. Nobody else knows what you've been through. How could they know how long it will take to heal you.” -- Abertoli ”Recovery is not one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time.” -- unknown "And sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could fin...
Spoonful of Positive: RespectYou can’t force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected. -unknown What women want is what men want. They want respect. Marilyn vos Savan If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you. Fyodor Dostoyevsk Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you've got to give it. R.G. Risch N...
Spoonful of Positive: Empathy I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it. -- Maya Angelou Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself. -- Mohsin Hamid Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes. Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place. -- Daniel H. Pink Whenever you are about to ...
Spoonful of Positive: Caring A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. -- Denis Waitley Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. -- Anthony J. D'Angelo My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring. -- Prince William Caring for your inner child has a powerful and surprisingly quick result: Do it and the child heals. -- Martha Beck ...
Spoonful of Positive: Gratitude "Nature's beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude." -- Louie Schwartzberg photos: Marjorie Farrington "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. --Albert Einstein "Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses." — French novelist Alphonse Karr “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find r...
While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legac...
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditi...
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
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