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

Dopesick

I got my booster shot last week. I initially got the Johnson and Johnson one dose, and it kicked my … More

The Trombatore Trail and a Short Rant About Leashing Your Dog

Since moving to Asheville, people who keep their dogs unleashed in public places, specifically hikes, have become one of the … More

Lifestyle Creep and Adventures in Ride Sharing

Per Wikipedia, “Lifestyle creep, also known as lifestyle inflation, is a phenomenon that occurs when as more resources are spent … More

Crossing the Aisle

“It feels like March,” was how the cashier at the grocery store started our conversation. He was a young guy, … More

Visiting Catawba Falls with The Dregs of Humanity

Catawba Falls is one of those hikes everyone who’s been in Asheville for a little while asks me if I’m … More