How soon is too soon to reflect and learn from a tragedy? Or anything?
Category: Hurricane Helene
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.
The OTHER Western North Carolina Flood
Helene decimated portions of Western North Carolina in the fall of 2024. In August 2021, Tropical Storm Fred did the same thing.
The Psychology Behind Disaster Thirst Traps
In which I try to explore the psychology behind a particularly egregious disaster thirst trap I witnessed after Hurricane Helene.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
A stream-of-conscious reflection on one year since Hurricane Helene.
The Old Marshall Jail Hotel is Delightful and (Seemingly) Not Haunted
The Old Marshall Jail Hotel is a delightful place to stay in downtown Marshall, NC.
Asheville Is Healing
Two big post-Helene reopenings this past weekend in Asheville: Zillicoah Brewing and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Changing for the Better…
Sometimes, I think it’s best to just think things, and not necessarily post them…
Nature is Terrifying
If I had to pick what my biggest takeaway from Helene was, it’s not anything about climate change ignorance, the … More
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
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