A Magazine covering Western North Carolina and the Asheville NC Art Scene
Written by Ronya Banks – Some people I know who are proponents of the “I create EVERYTHING in my life with my mind” mind-set, take this mind over matter as it relates to their physical bodies beyond the realm of reason. They believe that if they can think positively enough, the natural laws of the physical realm do not […]
Written by Terry Ward – She slapped me hard. Really hard. Like a cold, winter wind stings your face. But it was May at my elementary school playground, not winter. A sixth grade cookout fundraiser for our school. Many parents and children standing in line for their meal. I was seated and about to begin […]
Written by Eddie LeShure – This is the third and final part of a three part series and was written in April 2003. Exchange rate: $1 = about 9,000 Rupiahs. Time to head north to Sangatta. The last thing I wanted to do there and then was to get on another bus, but I did want […]
Written by John Swart – From August 2014 – Welcome to Oregon – August 8, 2014 – Greetings, all! – The very formidable, fiery, smoky state of California has finally been put behind me after 1700 miles and 104 days (give or take a few). I feel very fortunate to have actually hiked across the border; […]
Written by John Swart – From July 2014 – Heavy Truckin’ to Truckee – July 4, 2014 – I’m currently in tourist-gorged, beautiful Truckee, taking a day of rest and revitalization at a trail angel’s home before forest re-entry early tomorrow. After last report from Bridgeport, I embarked on a rather ambitious feat of hiking to […]
Written by John Swart – We’re picking back up on John’s adventures hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. – From June 2014 – Striking Scenic Gold in the Sierras. June 6, 2014 Hello from Bishop, California. At last report I had just entered the mighty Sierras and have now had over a week of hiking through some very stunning terrain—quite a […]
Written by P.H. Fraser – I remember… the day was idyllically bright… early June… flawless warmth of a fresh season waving winter a final goodbye. We met unexpectedly in the woods beside the mountain river, running loud and fast with spring rain, winding with the road downward toward the sea. You were dead… but even today […]
Written by Eddie LeShure – The is the second part of a three part series and was written in April 2003. Exchange rate: $1 = about 9,000 Rupiahs. After spending a pleasant night in my naked-light bulb hotel (Radmat Abadi for 25,000R), I headed off at 8:30 the next morning to Eheng. My form of […]
Written by Eddie LeShure – Part Two – On Monday morning the 13th, Commissioner Oswald, weary and frustrated, delivered an ultimatum to the inmates. Many of their demands could be met, but the state would not budge on the issue of amnesty. Oswald gave them an hour to respond and their response was negative. At […]
