A strange interaction at the Asheville Trader Joe’s restored my faith in humanity…for now.
Tag: Asheville
An Unemployed Asheville December Bucket List
As I’ve previously shared, I’m currently experiencing what a more annoying sect of the internet that obviously doesn’t have to … More
Performative Tech Bro-ness at the Sauna House
A very specific (very meta) type of performative masculinity was overheard at Asheville’s Sauna House recently.
New Series: Overheard in the Asheville Saunas
You hear some wild conversations in the saunas of Asheville.
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 More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
A stream-of-conscious reflection on one year since Hurricane Helene.
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…
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
You Can Still Make Small Western North Carolina Towns Your Personality
I tried my hardest not to remain my cynical self in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I tried to … More