Part two of the ridiculous things you hear Ashevillians say in the various saunas of Asheville.
Tag: books
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.
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 … More
Southern Book Review: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
I bet you were dying to hear my new take on a book published in 1994.
Happy Endings at Sawhorse Restaurant
I randomly picked up this book called Deacon King Kong at the Orlando Airport back in February, simply based on … More
My Favorite Used Bookstores in Western North Carolina (So Far)
My brother, friend Jacki, and I have an annual Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition where we pick a small mountain town (typically in … More
Dopesick
I got my booster shot last week. I initially got the Johnson and Johnson one dose, and it kicked my … More
An Evening With Erik Larson
Since I’m a writer, I feel compelled to attend literary events to keep up my street cred. Luckily, Asheville has … More