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A student holds a small, strange-looking device that looks like a speaker aimed at a flickering flame. He flips a switch, a deep, rumbling sound fills the air, and poof—the fire vanishes as if snuffed out by an invisible hand.It seems like something ...
The world often tells us vacations are for couples, families, or groups of friends. But what if your soul is craving something different? What if you're yearning for an adventure that's solely yours – a "bravecation" where you step outside your comfo...
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 ...
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...
Spoonful of positive: Aging “The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ~Sophia Loren "I think it's your mental attitude. So many of us start dreading age in high school and that's a waste of a lovely life. Oh...I'm...
Spoonful of Positive: Compassion"Three things we need to learn: simplicity, patience, compassion. These our greatest treasures." --Marjorie Farrington "As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear." --Tracee Ellis Ross "We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that." --Ellen DeGeneres "Let u...
Spoonful of Positive: Pets"Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." ― Colette "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ― Mahatma Gandhi "I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being." ― Abraham Lincoln "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ― Anatole France
Spoonful of Positivity Monday : Love Love is all you need Love, love, loveLove, love, loveThere's nothing you can do that can't be doneNothing you can sing that can't be sungNothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the gameIt's easyNothing you can make that can't be madeNo one you can save that can't be savedNothing you can do, but you can learn how to be you in timeIt's easyAll you need is love, all you need is loveAll you need is lov...
There is a lot of focus on positivity, which is awesome. There is a lot of emphasis on kindness. Include yourelf. Compassion for yourself is not selfish, it is self care. “Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.”– Deborah Day “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”– Christopher Germer “Learning to lo...
Today's Spoonful of Positive ; Kindness photo credit: Marjorie Farrington A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life.” ― Roy T. Bennett “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ― Steve Maraboli, “Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.” ― Horace Mann “If you're not making someone else's life better, th...
The Fourth of July. For many of us, it's a weekend of barbecues, sunshine, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for our beloved pets and the unseen wildlife around us, it's often a we...
A student holds a small, strange-looking device that looks like a speaker aimed at a flickering flame. He flips a switch, a deep, rumbling sound fills the air, and poof—the fire vanishes as if snuffed...
The world often tells us vacations are for couples, families, or groups of friends. But what if your soul is craving something different? What if you're yearning for an adventure that's solely yours –...
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....
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