Two big post-Helene reopenings this past weekend in Asheville: Zillicoah Brewing and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Sauna-Time Softness
For some reason, being in a sauna really makes the men of Asheville inadvertently showcase how worried they are about their own masculinity.
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.’”
Changing for the Better…
Sometimes, I think it’s best to just think things, and not necessarily post them…
I Woke Up Early to Catch a Smoky Mountain Sunrise, and All I Got Was This Gloomy Photo
I woke up to see a gorgeous Smoky Mountains sunrise, but nature had other plans.
Some Ashevillians Are Taking Up TOO Much Space
According to the Google overlords’ AI Overview, “the phrase ‘taking up space’ doesn’t have a single inventor It’s an idiom…
The Ashevilleization of Gloria
I unexpectedly loved Angel Olsen’s cover of Laura Branigan’s (cover) of Gloria.
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…
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