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 Startling Look at Empathy at One of Asheville’s Wokest Coffee Shops

There’s a popular local coffee chain here in Asheville that I’m sure would like to describe its ethos as socially … More

Negative Vibes Welcome

There’s a store in Asheville that shall-not-be named that I’m somewhat obsessed with because it’s essentially the living embodiment of … More

Where to Find the Best Sunsets in Asheville, Even Though No One Cares Anymore

There was a specific type of person who spent a lot of time during the very-early pandemic closures posting “nature … More

The Most Infuriating Thing I’ve Seen in Some Time aka The Time I Was Triggered By Hipster Bullshit, and You Readers Get to Work Through Some Insecurities With Me (if you choose to read, obviously)

A couple of weeks back, my cousin Casey was visiting, and we decided to do a late Friday brunch at … More

Catawba’s Last Hoorah

This past Easter, I had big plans to take advantage of one of the first nice days of the year … More

Do the Triple Falls Hike On a Sunny, Off-Season Day

Have I gone on record yet saying that I think generally, waterfalls are overrated? I don’t hate them. A large … More

The Real Reason I Troll Madison Cawthorn’s Instagram

A truly Sisyphean endeavor ends with a random Instagram user unwittingly assuaging my vanity.

You’re Wrong About

One of my new favorite podcasts of 2021 is called You’re Wrong About. You’re Wrong About has been on since … More

I’d Like to Speak to the Manager

In real life, I’m far less confrontational than I am in my writing. I’m one of the many people who … More