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OLD DOGS LOVE NEW TRICKS
When pets come into our lives, it’s not long before they make their way into our hearts as well. And soon, they become a part of us in a way that makes us wonder what we would do without them. All too quickly, gray hairs appear sprinkled across muzzles and
DISPELLING THE MYTHS OF THE BLACK CAT
“A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn’t there. A theologian is the man who finds it.” – H.L. Mencken For centuries, and across many cultures, black cats have represented the elusive unknown, gatekeepers of a knowledge just beyond our comprehension.
THE DAY THE RAIN CAME
PART 1: ASHEVILLE & APPALACHIA On Tuesday, September 24th, rain began to fall across the Blue Ridge Mountains. A slow moving front had settled over the area, fed by tropical moisture from a storm that was working its way inland from the Gulf of Mexico. That day, the storm was
THE PLIGHT OF THE POTCAKE
When we think of white sand beaches, crystal blue water and cotton candy sunsets, a picture of paradise appears in our minds. Just envisioning ourselves in places like this has gotten us through countless Zoom meetings and the last minutes of grueling workouts. But island life isn’t always the carefree,
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S FIRE
It’s becoming difficult to deny that summer temperatures are increasing year after year, especially given the current heat waves that have settled across the U.S. in the past weeks. While the heat itself is dangerous, extremely dry conditions create droughts and produce high winds, escalating the risk of wildfires. Recent
SCOUTS HONOR
As spring gives way to summer, schools let out for three sun filled months, and vacation plans are made, state and national parks prepare for their busy season, as many of them will be destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, traveling families and weekend visitors. Parks are particularly popular with those who
