As I’ve previously shared, I’m currently experiencing what a more annoying sect of the internet that obviously doesn’t have to … More
Category: Asheville Nonsense
How Soon is Too Soon to Reflect on a Tragedy (or…Anything)?
How soon is too soon to reflect and learn from a tragedy? Or anything?
Nature Doesn’t Always Need a Narrative
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the popular narrative was that climate change was responsible for the devastation. It’s a timely conversation to have, but lacks some nuance and historical evidence.
Overheard on Haywood Road: Part 7
This is my 7th edition of “Overheard on Haywood Road,” my series celebrating Ashville’s hipster nonesense.
Why Don’t North Carolina Drivers Use Turn Signals? An Unscientific (but kind of scientific in the end?) Study
I’ve been noticing that North Carolina drivers don’t use turn signals, so conducted some research to prove this correct.
I Hate How Much the BJ’s Mural In West Asheville Looks Like Marjorie Taylor Greene
The title says it all: I hate how much the mural on the side of the BJ’s gas station in West Asheville along Haywood Road looks like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Sometimes It’s Easy to Forget Asheville Is In the Bible Belt
A “new study” named North Carolina the 6th most religious state in the U.S. for 2025, citing “the most religious establishments per capita” and “the highest share of adults who are ‘very religious.’”
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.
People Who *LOVE* Asheville Don’t Even Know It Nearly Got Destroyed
A couple of weeks ago, I visited Washington, DC to attend a writing conference. I arrived early for sign in, … More
Has Asheville Jumped the Shark?
Asheville has always been more than a bit of a parody of itself, but part of the reason it doesn’t … More
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