Per Wikipedia, “Lifestyle creep, also known as lifestyle inflation, is a phenomenon that occurs when as more resources are spent … More
Author: brothwellp2
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
LaZoom Tours
My friend Maura was in Asheville for less than 48 hours back in PP (pre-pandemic) times, and we squeezed a … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Questioning the Effectiveness of My COVID Vaccine…
I was lucky enough to get vaccinated two weeks ago. I got the Johnson and Johnson one-dose option. The shot … More