How soon is too soon to reflect and learn from a tragedy? Or anything?
Tag: Hurricane Helene
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 OTHER Western North Carolina Flood
Helene decimated portions of Western North Carolina in the fall of 2024. In August 2021, Tropical Storm Fred did the same thing.
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…
Nature is Terrifying
If I had to pick what my biggest takeaway from Helene was, it’s not anything about climate change ignorance, the … More
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
Guess Who’s Back?
Last summer, I stopped writing here at Asheville Explorer because I got unexpectedly laid off (unexpectedly laid off might sound … More
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