North Carolina is replete with unique places to visit nature and stay active. As a microcosm of North Carolina, Asheville provides excellent chances to explore, camp, hike, fish, and more. The Outdoor Recreation Program is an active program in Asheville to make these outdoor adventures easier than ever, tailoring uniqueContinue Reading
By Betina Morgan During the past several years, while plodding along the mountain trails in my backyard, I came across various rocks and stones that caught my attention as being curiously attractive. I chose to pick some of these up to inspect them more extensively. I brought them to brookContinue Reading
Decorative and fully functional, the carved porcelain wares of local master potter Karen Newgard give visual form to some of her most cherished memories. Though most of her work today displays images inspired by nature (birds on boughs or in nests, bees flying over grass — on neat honeypots — redwingsContinue Reading
100% OF FIRST MONTH’S PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO MAULI OLA FOUNDATION The Ellameno Beat are gearing up to release their debut full-length album Surface on August 11th, 2017. This independent release marks a major step forward for the Florida-based surf enthusiasts. The Ellameno Beat is made up of bandContinue Reading
“We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma is a Sanskrit word; its root word,Continue Reading
Comedy Insight Presents the World Premiere of Red Pill Diaries at NC Stage Written and Directed by local playwright Toni Sherwood as part of the Catalyst Production Series at NC Stage*, this satire of the Manosphere has sparked discussion among the community before it even hit the stage. In theContinue Reading
In my ongoing efforts to stay current with the many releases that cross my desk I’ll again try to keep my comments to around 150 words or less. So much music and so little space to cover it all! Neil Young + Promise of the Real ‘Earth’ Reprise Records Continue Reading
“Allow the genuine silence that is ever-present behind the noise of everyday life to increasingly draw you to itself.” —Stephen Bodian (Wake Up Now) “When you become responsive to the solicitations of silence, you may be called to explore the invitation.” —Jean Klein Silence does not sit well with theContinue Reading
By Max Hammonds, MD This is a plea to weigh your words carefully. It has become socially appropriate to air our grievances publicly and take out our frustrations on seemingly ineffective people – our politicians, our enemies, even our friends. Something doesn’t happen quite as we wanted it to; someoneContinue Reading
