Southern Book Review: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

I bet you were dying to hear my new take on a book published in 1994.

Overheard on Haywood Road: Part 1

One of the first places I visited the first time I visited Asheville was Battlecat Coffee on Haywood Road in … More

Asheville Restaurant Week Was Made for Foodies

Nothing makes me cringe more than someone who labels themselves “a foodie.” Now, I understand what people are trying to … More

Hi, Neighbor!

For years my family, friends, and acquaintances have labeled me a bad driver, something I’ll always argue against. Did I … More

Why Do the People of Western North Carolina Get So Befuddled by Shorts in Cold Weather?

Two years ago, my cousin was visiting, and we drove to Smoky Mountain National Park to hike Charlie’s Bunion.  It … More

I Didn’t Make Any New Friends at The Village Pub

I have been obsessed with the radio spot for a new bar in Biltmore Village called The Village Pub. It’s … More

New Year, New Car…Same Revolting Smile

I’m writing this immediately after getting home from a morning workout. You could tell at the gym that it was … More

Me Vs. a Novelty, Boozy, Hot-Chocolate Slushie

I spent last Sunday doing some Christmas shopping around downtown Asheville, and in between purchasing overpriced candles and Asheville sweatshirts … More

Oversharing at the Sauna House

I treated myself to a Monday night Sauna House session this week. I’d ingested my fair share of toxins over … More

Barely-Contained, Leaf-Peepin’ Rage on the Blue Ridge Parkway

I’m going to write something here that I’ve said often in person and probably shouldn’t say in print, but I’ve … More