I unexpectedly loved Angel Olsen’s cover of Laura Branigan’s (cover) of Gloria.
Author: brothwellp2
My Side of the Mountain
Despite hating the way many Ashevillians gatekeep local haunts, I’ve decided to keep my favorite WNC waterfall a secret.
A Solo Sunset at Sam’s Knob
Sam’s Knob might be the best place in Western North Carolina (and Asheville-adjacent) to get a mountain sunset all to yourself.
The Best Sunrise Hikes in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)
I recently updated my list of favorite sunsets in Western North Carolina, so I thought it was only fair to … More
An Updated List of the Best Sunsets in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)
This blog includes all the best places to watch sunsets in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
I Don’t Try to Look Conservative on Purpose (I Think…)
I went on a date last summer and was called out for my Asheville look. If I remember correctly, I … More
The Average Ashevillian Can’t Afford A Tesla
Our congressional rep here in Asheville, Chuck Edwards (who serves NC-11, which constitutes not just Asheville, but the bulk of … More
Chuck Edwards Needs Our Thoughts and Prayers
On March 23rd, Congressman Chuck Edwards retweeted a screenshot of a Truth Social post from Donald Trump. The post starts … More
A Trip to the Asheville Mall
Did a trip to the Asheville Mall teach me anything about our capitalistic, consumerist society? Not really. It just taught me that Old Navy remains a time capsule to the early aughts.
Living on the Edge: What’s the Purpose of a Guardrail?
While I’m terrified of heights, my fear picks and chooses where and when it wants to manifest itself. I have … More
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