There are several very important food options, that in my humble opinion, the south hasn’t mastered yet.
Tag: Deep Thoughts
Reflections on Dry January
I had some reflections about dry January I wanted to share.
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
Hi, Neighbor!
For years my family, friends, and acquaintances have labeled me a bad driver, something I’ll always argue against. Did I … More
Why Do the People of Western North Carolina Get So Befuddled by Shorts in Cold Weather?
Two years ago, my cousin was visiting, and we drove to Smoky Mountain National Park to hike Charlie’s Bunion. It … More
Oversharing at the Sauna House
I treated myself to a Monday night Sauna House session this week. I’d ingested my fair share of toxins over … More
Does Testicular Sunning Make You Manlier? A Short, Unscientific Investigation
Did you know there’s either a war against masculinity or our country has a testosterone shortage? I didn’t, but then … More
Being The Opposite of Groovy in Hip, Punk-Rock West Asheville
I’ve talked with several friends about how Russia’s attacks on Ukraine seem to have officially ended all COVID discussions (the … More
A More Nuanced Look at the Asheville “Shop-Lifting” Epidemic
I was doing some work at my favorite coffee shop this past Saturday. While I sipped on water and patiently … More