I’ve written about the difference between the Montford Park and Weaver Park tennis courts before, and still stand by these…
Madison Cawthorn’s Bittersweet Loss (and how can I make it about myself?)
I’d forgotten that the North Carolina primaries were called this week, so went to sleep on Tuesday night circa 8…
A Wild Shining Rock Hike
One of the best perks about working remotely with a flexible schedule is what I was able to do last…
#GettingLit at Hummingbird Candle Company
This past weekend was one of high highs and low lows. On Saturday, when I stopped to innocently order a…
Catawba’s Last Hoorah
This past Easter, I had big plans to take advantage of one of the first nice days of the year…
Meaningless Encounters With Wildlife
Last week I arrived at the gym around 5:50 AM. I got out of the car, shuffled around to my…
Unplugging on My Favorite Western North Carolina Hike: MTS/Flat Laurel Creek Loop
My very favorite Western North Carolina hike is a makeshift loop featuring the MTS and Flat Laurel Creek trails.
A Very Pennsylvania Asheville Bar
Sometimes I long for the trash food of my homeland, and I think I finally found some in North Asheville’s Barrel House.
Two Weird Tee-Shirt Based Encounters in Madison County
I ran into two men with Pennsylvania-based tee shirts I had relationships to in Madison County, North Carolina, and neither started a meaningful conversation.
A Hike to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower
Madison County’s Rich Mountain FIre Tower is an excellent hike for those who don’t love heights.