In this post, I eavesdrop on a man trying to dazzle his grandson with the possibility of an Asheville celebrity sighting while waiting in line at 12 Bones Smokehouse.
Lifestyle Creep and Adventures in Ride Sharing
Per Wikipedia, “Lifestyle creep, also known as lifestyle inflation, is a phenomenon that occurs when as more resources are spent…
Failed Holler Huntin’
There’s many misconceptions about Asheville from people back home. The biggest is that it’s near the shore. I’ve had several…
Eat Local
I first had Kilwins ice cream last summer when my parents visited Asheville over the 4th of July weekend. We’d spent the…
I Feel Home, Part Deux
Once upon a time, when I got my first adult job and moved a whole three hours away from home…
Mount Mitchell is Overrated
Before I dive into the events that lead to the creation of this post, I think it’s important that you…
LaZoom Tours
My friend Maura was in Asheville for less than 48 hours back in PP (pre-pandemic) times, and we squeezed a…
A Few Thoughts On Cancel Culture, Featuring Mr. Madison Cawthorn
In a January 19th interview with Neil Cavuto, my congressional representative Madison Cawthorn said cancel culture was “a dark path…
E.coli and Embarrassment on the French Broad
When I moved down to Asheville, I told myself that I’d get a kayak. I pictured myself strapping it to…
The Fleeting Nature of Fame
My mother texted me a couple weeks ago to tell me an acquaintance called another acquaintance who told her friend…
