Your Happy Retirement
Remember that Beatles song “Can’t Buy Me Love?” It’s now playing from the radio station archives of my mind. And you know, there’s something else you can’t just buy: happiness. […]
Now, That’s Smart!
by KEITH O’NEILL, Ph.D., C.Ht. I’ve been called a smart aleck, a smart guy, a smarty pants and even a smart ass. I’ve been told I look smart in a […]
The Salvation Army of Gaston and Lincoln County: Serving With Love
Known and respected as a true refuge for people in times of need, The Salvation Army has served the Gaston and Lincoln county area since 1921. Just last year, they […]
One Man’s Perspective: DREAMS COME TRUE
by CHARLIE SCHULER I have often been asked how I got into sailing. My answer was that I had a dream, and dreams can come true. If your dream becomes […]
Joyful Journey: Carolina Beach State Park
“The ocean’s roar is music to the soul…” Unknown Nestled along the southeastern coast of North Carolina, Carolina Beach State Park stands as a testament to the region’s […]
Quiet Quitting – What It Is and How to Avoid It
by LESLIE SPEAS During the pandemic, quiet quitting emerged as a much-publicized trend. The term was driven by Gen Z workers who helped it go viral on TikTok. So, what […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Lawn Farming
There are two spots in my yard where I cannot grow grass. One is a bog, and the other is a big pile of rocks. I’ve tried to fill in […]
Exploring Fall Traditions from Around the World
When it comes to celebrating fall, many of our traditions center around Halloween, or the change of seasons. However, this is not the case in many other areas of the […]
