Celebrate National Stress Awareness Day
Okay, who knew that November 1, 2023, would be a day to celebrate stress awareness? I know – the very idea of pairing the words “celebrate” and “stress” in a […]
Invitation to an Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar
by NANETTE BENNETT As a child, I eagerly anticipated our annual visits to the Christmas bazaars at the local churches with my mother. Those cherished memories were soon passed down […]
919 Backyard BBQ: Chicken Tortilla Soup – perfect for a chilly November day!
by TANNER JOHNSON @919BackYardBBQ Now that November has rolled around, the temperatures are dropping more and more, and there’s not much better than warm stews and soups for this time […]
The Giving Marriage
by JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers – 24/7 Marriage “Slow down, be present!” my wife would say, in a loving yet somewhat worried tone, “You are going to […]
One Man’s Perspective: MEMORY 1952
Can you remember what happened in 1952? I’m sure that some of y’all were not even born. For me, it happened when someone said, “Thank you for your service.” My […]
Joyful Journey: Carvers Creek State Park
“Nature is the source of all true knowledge.” –Leonardo da Vinci Carvers Creek State Park, nestled in the heart of North Carolina, is a true haven for nature enthusiasts and […]
The U.S. Daylight Saving Time Debate: Balancing the Clock
Daylight Saving Time (DST) has been a topic of debate for many years. This practice involves adjusting clocks forward by one hour during the warmer months and reverting to standard […]
