Beating the Winter Blues in Lake Norman: A Humorous Guide to Surviving the Chill

Winter in the Lake Norman area is a bit like the awkward cousin at a family reunion – not exactly what you were hoping for, but it’s here, and you […]
Time In, Not Timing

Easier said than done right? We hope working with our team has made you and your family feel more confident during times of market sell-offs and headline risk (like recently!). […]
A Break Up Letter, With Love, to New Year’s Resolutions

Dear New Year’s Resolutions, There is something I’ve got to get off my chest. From elementary school essays and college dorm vision boards to Facebook posts and journal entries into […]
Ask Dr. Keith; January 2025

Dear Dr. Keith, I’m a 30-year-old man who recently got married to a wonderful woman who’s helped me straighten out my life. When we met, I was in a dark […]
Hunt for Happiness Week, 2024

Ah, happiness… Beware of the glitter, glam and flash because it’s not the late model cool car, the gorgeous house, the extravagant vacations or the couture wardrobe that will sustain […]
One Man’s Perspective; Welcome to SAC

SAC stands for Strategic Air Command. This is where I was assigned after the war was over. The Korean War ended July 27th, 1953. I was transferred from flying as a gunner […]
What Do You Do When You Find a Lost Dog?

Speaking from personal experience, being able to reunite a lost dog and its owner is a rewarding feeling, but it’s not always an easy task. Sometimes, for various reasons, you […]
Celebrations – January 2025

Congratulations Rosenthal Family! Welcome to the world, Benson Rosenthal! Born on November 28, 2024, Benson has already filled the lives of his proud parents, Katharine and David Rosenthal, with endless […]
The PJs and the Parsnip

I should forgive myself. After all, it was two days before Thanksgiving. I had things on my mind. What to bring to the neighbors…who hadn’t I reached out to yet…and […]
A Gift of Renewal: The Spa at Rock Barn

story by BELINDA THOMAS, photography by JEJ PHOTOS NESTLED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA, THE SPA AT ROCK BARN IS A RESORT-STYLE OASIS WHERE EVERY DETAIL IS DESIGNED TO […]