I ran into two men with Pennsylvania-based tee shirts I had relationships to in Madison County, North Carolina, and neither started a meaningful conversation.
Author: brothwellp2
A Hike to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower
Madison County’s Rich Mountain FIre Tower is an excellent hike for those who don’t love heights.
Awestruck by Nature in the “Smoky” Mountains
A friend recently told me that they’d been living in Asheville for several years when one day, on the way … More
Rattlesnake Lodge and Five Other Close-to-Asheville Hikes
Asheville is a major hiking destination and a gateway to The Blue Ridge Parkway. Still, I think something people don’t … More
A Visit to Addison Farms Vineyard
Even though an errant March snowstorm meant we couldn’t wander the grounds or prune any grapes, I was already having … More
Happy Endings at Sawhorse Restaurant
I randomly picked up this book called Deacon King Kong at the Orlando Airport back in February, simply based on … More
Justice for the Moscow Mule…And Bone & Broth
Do you remember what a colossally dumb idea freedom fries were? For those who only remember them as a colossally … More
Do the Triple Falls Hike On a Sunny, Off-Season Day
Have I gone on record yet saying that I think generally, waterfalls are overrated? I don’t hate them. A large … More
Mardi Gras Activism on the South Slope
I’ve never been to a Mardi Gras celebration. I don’t know if it’s just because it’s not as big a … More
My Favorite Used Bookstores in Western North Carolina (So Far)
My brother, friend Jacki, and I have an annual Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition where we pick a small mountain town (typically in … More
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