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

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

A Pennsylvania Racist on the Montford Park Tennis Courts

I’ve written about the difference between the Montford Park and Weaver Park tennis courts before, and still stand by these … More

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

Mardi Gras Activism on the South Slope

I’ve never been to a Mardi Gras celebration. I don’t know if it’s just because it’s not as big a … More

The Real Reason I Troll Madison Cawthorn’s Instagram

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

This Isn’t Law School, It’s a Sandwich Shop

One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to cut down my screentime. To help accomplish this, I’ve put daily timers … More

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