Foods I’m Still Mostly Convinced the South Can’t Do Right

There are several very important food options, that in my humble opinion, the south hasn’t mastered yet.

Reflections on Dry January

I had some reflections about dry January I wanted to share.

Winter Hiking in The Roan Highlands

This post is all about the photos of my winter hike from Carver’s Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald.

A Run-In With a Twin Leaf Monster on the Big Butt Trail

I refer to South Slope’s Twin Leaf Brewery as the forgotten brewery. That’s no real shade towards this establishment, which … More

Down Home in Johnson City, Tennessee

I wasn’t sure what to expect at The Downhome in Johnson City when I visited last weekend, but I certainly … More

Cocaine Bear at The Grail Moviehouse

Most people came for the coked out bear…I came for The Americans reunion.

Dispatches from Savannah

Per one of my last postings, I finally made it to check out Savannah, Georgia, and it was a success. … More

I Just Learned I Hate Dogs

I’ve always considered myself a dog person, until a very needy dog owner let me know otherwise.

Can You Manufacture a Dive Bar?

A Citizen-Times headline back in December stuck with me: Shiloh & Gaines, elevated dive bar, coffee shop, opens in Ashville. … More

Deep Reflections While Cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Middle of the Night, on a Weekday 

Three years ago, during the height of Covid, I spent my New Year’s Eve sitting at home and going to … More