Making Dollars, Making Sense; The Hidden Cost of DIY Investing
Doing your own investing has never been easier. The tools are accessible. The fees are low. The online resources are endless. But there’s one cost that often gets ignored: financial […]
One Man’s Perspective: Priorities
I recently got involved in a conversation about Priorities. This person said they did not have any priorities. I said that I’m sure that he does. And I’m sure you […]
And Then There Were the Linens
On a brisk October afternoon some years ago, my 90-year-old mother-in-law, Margaret, returned to us after a brief stay in a convalescent home. It was, after all, quite unexpected. The […]
Ask Dr. Keith; October 2025
Dear Dr. Keith, I am a 22-year-old male who recently graduated college with a degree in fire science. My dream since I was a kid was to grow up and […]
The Turtle’s Shell – The Joy of Shopping Local
photos by: PETER COLIN MURRAY Close to celebrating their exciting first year in business, Mary and Doug Harrington are beyond proud their supremely adorable and fun boutique – The Turtle’s […]
NOVEL Davidson; A Thoroughly Modern Extension to Main Street
There’s nothing more authentic than the charming town of Davidson, NC — making it the perfect landing spot for NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities. If you’re dreaming of a rental […]
Healing Through Nature
Glamping Wild Introduces the North Carolina High Country’s First Certified Forest Bathing Trail In the rolling hills of North Carolina’s High Country, a quiet invitation has been extended — not […]
Top 10 Tips When You’re Invited on a Friend’s Boat in 2025: Lake Norman Edition
By KENYON STANLEY | DETAILS MATTER NC Congratulations—you did it! You scored the Holy Grail of Lake Norman social life: a coveted boat invite. Whether it came from years of […]
Renegotiating Life in Retirement
I don’t ask, but they tell me – my inner circle of women, my casual friends, and even virtual strangers in pop-up, spontaneous conversations – things CHANGE after retirement! While […]
Retirement Is About Experiences, Not Purchases
Retirement gives us something incredibly rare: time. Time to reconnect with what matters, explore new passions, and create moments that stay with us. But when it comes to how we […]
